interval
word
Definition
An interval is a period of time or a space between two events, points, or things. It can also refer to a pause or break, such as during a performance or between tasks.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal/neutral contexts and in music, sports, theater, and math (e.g. 'time interval', 'interval training', 'the interval between two notes'). In British English, 'interval' is often used for a break in a play; in American English, 'intermission' is more common in that context.
Example Sentences
There is a ten-minute interval between two classes.
basic
Please be seated during the interval of the concert.
basic
You should rest at regular intervals while studying.
basic
The next train arrives at fifteen-minute intervals.
natural
Let’s meet after the interval so we can talk in peace.
natural
There was a long interval of silence before anyone spoke.
natural