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definition 1: |
the period of time between two events or situations.
He was born during the interval between the two world wars.- synonyms:
- interim, interlude
- similar words:
- entr'acte, intermission, interregnum, lull, season, space, spell
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definition 2: |
a space between objects or measured points.
There must be an exact interval between railroad ties.- synonyms:
- distance, gap, interstice, opening, separation, void
- similar words:
- breach, jump, lacuna, space
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definition 3: |
a pause in activities or events.
We left our seats to get something to drink during the interval between acts.- synonyms:
- break, interregnum, letup, pause, suspension
- similar words:
- breather, hiatus, intermission, interruption, lull, recess, respite, rest, time-out
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definition 4: |
the difference in pitch between two musical notes.
The notes of the harmony are at an interval of a fifth above the melody notes. |
related words: |
break, lapse, opening, period, time, wait |
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derivation: |
intervallic (adj.) |
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