1.the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
2.the distance covered by a step;
he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
3.the relative speed of progress or change;
he lived at a fast pace
4.a step in walking or running
5.the rate of some repeating event
6.a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
1.walk with slow or fast paces;
He paced up and down the hall
2.go at a pace;
The horse paced
3.measure (distances) by pacing;
step off ten yards
4.regulate or set the pace of;
Pace your efforts