Great question, Sarim!
"Pace" and "Speed" are similar, but they are used a bit differently in English. Here's a simple explanation with examples:
1. Speed
- Meaning: How fast something is moving.
- Used for: Cars, people running, machines, etc.
- Unit: Usually in km/h or m/s.
Examples:
- The car’s speed is 60 kilometers per hour.
- She runs with great speed.
- The fan is spinning at high speed.
2. Pace
- Meaning: The rate of movement or progress. It's often about how steady or slow/fast something is.
- Used for: Walking, running, working, studying, etc.
- Unit: Often in time per distance (like minutes per kilometer).
Examples:
- He walks at a slow pace.
- She runs 1 kilometer in 5 minutes – that is her pace.
- We need to keep a good pace to finish the work on time.
Easy Comparison:
|
Word |
Think About |
Example |
|
Speed |
How fast |
The bike’s speed is 40 km/h. |
|
Pace |
How steady |
He runs at a fast pace. |
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