interval
Translation
interval, break, intermission
Examples
There is a five-minute interval between classes.
There is a five-minute interval between classes.
The interval between the two posts is three meters.
The interval between the two posts is three metres.
The orchestra played a beautiful musical interval.
The orchestra played a beautiful musical interval.
Grammar Patterns
an interval ((of sth.)) a period of time There is a five-minute interval of rest.
an interval ((between sth.)) a space or time between things The interval between the posts is wide.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gap, break, pause; Antonyms: continuity, uninterruptedness
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'vallum' (wall). It originally meant the space between two walls.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'intermission' or break during a play or film.