✅ Pause means to stop before continuing on, and often suggests stopping for a purpose and with the intention of continuing at a later point (He paused for a drink of water).

✅ Hesitate means to make a brief stop, similar to a pause, but often suggests a reluctance to continue, or a need to ready yourself before continuing (They hesitated, not sure of what to say next).

✅ Hesitate suggests the presence of some sort of emotion, thought, or physical need that causes the stop, which is often unplanned, while pause often suggests a planned, more purposeful stop (The lawyer hesitated, and braced himself to deliver bad news; She paused to make sure everyone was paying attention).

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✅ Newness and novelty both refer to something being new, and therefore special in some way (The novelty of a new routine cheered me up).

✅ Newness refers to something new in a fresh or original way (The glossy newness of the mug made it difficult to use, because I was afraid of breaking it). It also suggests something that seems new or is new in a fleeting way (The newness of his car stood out against his tired, run-down house).

✅ Novelty refers to something new, unique, or original, and is therefore interesting and exciting (The novelty of the new TV series wore off quickly).

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✅ Respectful describes showing politeness and deference to someone or something (She was very respectful when speaking to her boss).

✅ Reverent describes showing particular politeness and deference, along with a sense of awe or veneration (He had a reverent attitude toward the famous writer).

✅ Respectful and reverent can both suggest that you are putting someone or something above yourself in a hierarchy. This sense of hierarchy is much stronger in reverent (He’s unnecessarily reverent towards his teachers; She’s respectful to everyone, but expects respect in return).

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