pace pace /ˈpeɪs/

noun

1. () The rate of moving (especially walking or running)  ( gait , pace )
   the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
     He walked at a brisk pace to catch the bus.
   He walked at a brisk pace to catch the bus.
   
2. () The distance covered by a step  ( stride , footstep , pace , step )
   the distance covered by a step
    He stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
   he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
   
3. () The relative speed of progress or change  ( rate , pace )
   the relative speed of progress or change
    He lived at a fast pace
   he lived at a fast pace
    He works at a great rate
   he works at a great rate
    The pace of events accelerated
   the pace of events accelerated
   
4. () A step in walking or running  ( pace , tread , stride )
   a step in walking or running
     He walked with confidence, taking long strides towards his destination.
   He walked with confidence, taking long strides towards his destination.
   
5. A unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride  ( pace , yard )
   a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
    The children played in a yard that was 30 yards long.
   The children played in a yard that was 30 yards long.
   
   
6. The rate of some repeating event  ( pace , tempo )
   the rate of some repeating event
   

verb

1. () Walk with slow or fast paces  ( pace )
   walk with slow or fast paces
    He paced up and down the hall
   He paced up and down the hall
   
2. () Go at a pace  ( pace )
   go at a pace
    The horse paced
   The horse paced
   
3. () Measure (distances) by pacing  ( step , pace )
   measure (distances) by pacing
    Step off ten yards
   step off ten yards
   
4. Regulate or set the pace of  ( pace )
   regulate or set the pace of
    Pace your efforts
   Pace your efforts