paused Get Printable Handwriting (paused) 1 syllables Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to stop for a short time before going on;noun. a short break or rest from what has been going on. Example Sentence I paused the movie to get a snack. Synonyms wait; delay; break; halt; intermission Antonyms continuation; persistence Hear It! Say It! Write It! paused Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: