interval (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɪntərvəl/
Definition
A pause or break in activity, or a space between two things.
Examples
There will be a 15-minute interval between the two acts of the play.
The price of the stock has fluctuated within a narrow interval.
She paused for a moment, creating an uncomfortable interval in the conversation.
How to Use interval
- interval between (prepositional phrase)
- The space or time separating two things or events. — "The interval between the two meetings was only an hour."
- within an interval (prepositional phrase)
- Inside a specific range or period. — "The temperature remained stable within a small interval."
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