English Expression · Intermediate
keep pace
To run at the same speed as a pacesetter
Pronunciation: say keep pace
Meaning
To run at the same speed as a pacesetter
Example
From the 'fifties onwards the development of the South Wales & Monmouthshire coalfield went on at terrific speed, and railway construction was hard pressed to keep pace with it.
From the 'fifties onwards the development of the South Wales & Monmouthshire coalfield went on at terrific speed, and railway construction was hard pressed to keep pace with it.
Practice tips
- Practice keep pace out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.