Pause and Stand

Pause

Pause noun - A momentary halt in an activity.

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Stand and pause are semantically related in wait topic. In some cases you can use "Stand" instead the word "Pause" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: paused, pausing

Stand noun - A level usually raised surface.

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Pause and stand are semantically related in exist topic. Sometimes you can use "Pause" instead the word "Stand" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: standing, stance, standee

good	good pause	good stand
clear	clear pause	clear stand
long	long pause	long stand
normal	normal pause	normal stand
Other adjectives: complete, small, impressive, new, dramatic, last, several.

All four men stand up, pull their guns... and then shoot each other without a second's pause.

Source: Mexican Standoff
Cue a dramatic pause where they both stand still while raindrops hit their lightsabers and turn into wisps of steam.

Source: Western Animation / Star Wars: Clone Wars
There are recordings of old Chinese stand-up where the guy reels off insanely long lists with barely a pause for breath.

Source: Long List

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