English Synonym Finder

paused

Definitions

Temporarily stopped or interrupted in action or progress.

Held in a state of suspension or inactivity for a brief period.

Examples

She paused for a moment to catch her breath before continuing the climb.

The movie was paused so that everyone could grab some popcorn.

Synonyms

suspended halted interrupted stopped stayed delayed frozen

Antonyms

continued resumed started proceeded active ongoing advanced