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Definition of interval : 1. A brief space of time between the recurrence of similar conditions or states; as, the interval between paroxysms of pain; intervals of sanity or delirium.
2. A space between things; a void space intervening between any two objects; as, an interval between two houses or hills.
3. Alt. of Intervale
4. Difference in pitch between any two tones.
5. Space of time between any two points or events; as, the interval between the death of Charles I. of England, and the accession of Charles II.

Synonyms:

musical interval, breakup, interspace, separation, time interval, interstice, detachment, legal separation, open

cycle, age, era, duration, measure, interim, spell, period, course, date, season, time, aeon, epoch, span

relief, reprieve, delay, hitch, postponement, hiatus, recess, pause, interlude, stay, interruption, stoppage, suspension, snag

gulf, notch, abyss, break, crevice, breach, gap, crack, chasm, rift, cleft, slit, space, ravine

Usage examples:

• As San Giacinto entered he felt that he had not wasted his time during that short interval. - "Sant' Ilario", F. Marion Crawford.
• The three months’ interval is swiftly running out. - "Citadel of Faith", Shoghi Effendi.
• After another interval he said: " I wish to hear exactly what happened." - "The Fruit of the Tree", Edith Wharton.