Interval

As a Noun

1. A pause or break in an activity or event.
2. A specific duration of time between two events, especially in a performance or event.
3. A space or gap between two objects or points.

As Other Form

• Intervene (Verb): To occur or happen between events or points in time.

Examples

1. There was a short interval between the first and second halves of the match.
2. The interval between the two trains was around 10 minutes.
3. They took a five-minute interval during the movie.

Synonyms

Break, pause, gap, interlude, lull

Recent Examples on Web

1. “There was a 15-minute interval before the concert resumed after the break.”
2. “The interval between the first and second exams gave students a moment to relax.”

Related Words

Duration, space, time, pause

Antonyms

Continuity, consistency, perpetuity