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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Depending on the terms of the lease, the amount can either double at fixed intervals or increase in line with inflation, which can make a property harder to sell, mortgage or remortgage.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

If you choose CDs, consider building a ladder so that portions of your money mature at regular intervals and remain accessible.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Microtones are intervals smaller than a half step.

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