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- DictionaryIn·ter·val/ˈin(t)ərv(ə)l/
noun
- 1. an intervening time or space: "after his departure, there was an interval of many years without any meetings"
- 2. a pause or break in activity: "an interval of mourning"
The meaning of INTERVAL is a space of time between events or states. How to use interval in a sentence.
noun. the period of time marked off by or between two events, instants, etc. the distance between two points, objects, etc. a pause or interlude, as between periods of intense activity. a short period between parts of a play, concert, film, etc; intermission.
INTERVAL definition: 1. a period between two events or times: 2. the space between two points: 3. a short period…. Learn more.
a period between two events or times: We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month. C2. the space between two points: The plants should be spaced at six-inch intervals. B1 UK (US intermission) a short period between the parts of a performance or a sports event: There will be two 20-minute intervals during the opera.
An interval is a distinct measure of time or the physical or temporal distance between two things. When you are driving down the highway at 60 mph, you'll see distance markers at intervals of .1 miles.
[usually plural] a short period during which something different happens from what is happening the rest of the time. She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. (British English) The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. The intervals between his various illnesses grew shorter and shorter.
1. countable noun. An interval between two events or dates is the period of time between them. The ferry service has restarted after an interval of 12 years. [ + of] There was a long interval of silence. Synonyms: period, time, spell, term More Synonyms of interval. 2. countable noun B1+.
