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interval

interval is a synonym of space

noun [ in-ter-vuhl ]

interval is another word for space

Space refers to a span of time or an area (the space between the buildings; She purposefully left a space for me to speak).

Interval refers to a section of time or physical space between things (The interval between speakers is five minutes; There’s a five inch interval between lines).

✅ Both of these terms refer to gaps between things, particularly in time.

Interval can often sound more formal than space.

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ruminate

ruminate is a synonym of meditate

verb [ roo-muh-neyt ]

ruminate is another word for meditate

Meditate means to think about or reflect on something (I meditated on what color to paint the room).

Ruminate means to ponder something or muse on a topic (I ruminated on what my friend said at the party).

✅ Both of these terms mean to think deeply about something.

Meditate can mean to engage in introspection, particularly in a calming way. Ruminate can mean to think obsessively about something or revisiting the same thoughts (I meditated on the reason for my outburst; I ruminated on the decision I made earlier).

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banal

banal is a synonym of tedious

adjective [ buh-nal, -nahl ]

banal is another word for tedious

Tedious refers to something that is boring and overly long or wordy (a tedious story).

Banal refers to something that lacks originality (The latest installment in the series was so banal).

Tedious and banal both refer to things that are dull and uninteresting.

Tedious suggests something monotonous, whereas banal suggests something trite and overdone (a banal rom-com; a tedious lecture).

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