Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pause | Yes | No | Yes | No |
falter | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pause (noun) | falter (noun) |
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temporary inactivity | the act of pausing uncertainly |
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something |
pause (verb) | falter (verb) |
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cease an action temporarily | speak haltingly |
interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly |
move hesitatingly, as if about to give way | |
be unsure or weak |