Homophones are the words that sound the same, yet have different meanings. In this article we will see the difference between Pause and Paws and their correct usages.
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Pause Vs Paws
Pause: (n) A temporary stop or rest
For e.g.
- There was a long pause as they awaited an answer.
- He dropped me outside during a brief pause in the rain.
Paws: (n) The feet of a four-legged animal; (v) hit something clumsily.
For e.g.
- What’s with the dog paw print on the site?
- The horse rose up, its forelegs pawing the air.