Pace

(noun) the rate of moving (especially walking or running). Synonyms: pace, gait.

(noun) the distance covered by a step. Synonyms: footstep, pace, step, stride. Example: "He stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig."

(noun) the relative speed of progress or change. Synonyms: pace, rate. Examples: "He lived at a fast pace." "He works at a great rate." "The pace of events accelerated."

(noun) a step in walking or running. Synonyms: pace, stride, tread.

(noun) the rate of some repeating event. Synonyms: tempo, pace.

(noun) a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride. Synonyms: yard, pace.

(verb) walk with slow or fast paces. Synonyms: pace. Example: "He paced up and down the hall."

(verb) go at a pace. Synonyms: pace. Example: "The horse paced."

(verb) measure (distances) by pacing. Synonyms: pace, step. Example: "Step off ten yards."

(verb) regulate or set the pace of. Synonyms: pace. Example: "Pace your efforts."