intervals

NOUN

break, pause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hiatus intermission interruption layoff lull spell

STRONG

breach comma delay distance downtime five gap interim interlude interregnum lacuna letup meantime opening parenthesis period playtime rest season space ten term time time-out wait while

WEAK

breathing space pausation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

STRONG

closure

Example Sentences

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Every species produced laughter with evenly spaced rhythmic intervals between successive sounds.

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

That would be slightly faster than market expectations for one hike at six-month intervals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

That effort, involving nearly 150 devices placed at regular intervals, will be repeated later this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Instead of abiding by existing trading hours for traditional derivatives exchanges, perpetual contracts trade 24 hours, seven days a week, with cash settlement occurring at regular intervals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The difference between the intervals A to E natural and A to E flat is even more noticeable.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones