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Meaning of filled pause | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech.

Equivalents

Bosanski ovaj
Suomi tilkesana tuota
Hrvatski ovaj
Српски ovaj

Examples

“Uh, um, and well are common filled pauses among English speakers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

filledness Filleigh Fillenwarth Filler filler cap filler phrase

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