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Meaning of pace oneself | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To behave in a slow and careful way in order not to overexert oneself.

Examples

“Is this it, I remember⟳ thinking, as I dripped sweat⟳ and rainwater the last⟳ few yards to the manse. Is this when the body parts start⟳ to rebel and refuse⟳ to function? So I'd learned to pace myself.”

CEFR level

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

pace out paced paced off paced oneself paced out paces

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