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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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 bad news boomerang of Lord Mandelson's appointment continues to whizz around and whack this government at regular intervals - and inflict ongoing headaches.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Instead of taking millions of years for a single layer, dolomite can gradually build up in far shorter intervals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The expectation is that all customers will continue to log return visits at regular intervals.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

What are the inversions of the following intervals?

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