interval

A noun referring to a period of time between two events or points in time, or a space between two objects or points.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее промежуток времени между двумя событиями или моментами, или пространство между двумя объектами или точками.esSustantivo que denota un período de tiempo entre dos eventos o momentos, o un espacio entre dos objetos o puntos.frNom désignant un espace de temps entre deux événements ou moments, ou un espace entre deux objets ou points.deSubstantiv, das einen Zeitraum zwischen zwei Ereignissen oder Zeitpunkten oder den Raum zwischen zwei Objekten oder Punkten bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa o espaço de tempo entre dois eventos ou momentos, ou a distância ou espaço entre dois objetos ou pontos.zh名词，指两个事件或时刻之间的时间间隔，也指两个物体或点之间的空间距离或间隙。arاسم يدل على المدة الزمنية الفاصلة بين حدثين أو لحظتين، أو المسافة الفاصلة بين شيئين أو نقطتين.

1. Time between events B1 formal

   A period of time between two events or actions.

   • There was a short interval between the two acts of the play.
   • The buses run at 15-minute intervals.
   • She took a brief interval to rest before continuing.

   ruПромежутокesIntervalo de tiempofrIntervalle de tempsdeZeitspanneptIntervalozh间隔arفترة زمنية

   Synonyms: breakgaphiatusinterludeintermissionlullpauserecessrespitewait

2. Space between objects B1 formal

   A space or gap between two things.

   • The plants were placed at regular intervals along the path.
   • There is an interval of 10 meters between each lamp post.
   • The architect designed the columns with equal intervals.

   ruПромежутокesEspacio entre objetosfrIntervalle (espace entre deux objets)deZwischenraumptIntervalozh间隔arالمسافة بين شيئين

   Synonyms: distancegapintersticeseparationspace

3. Musical interval B2 formal art

   The difference in pitch between two musical notes.

   • The interval between C and E is a major third.
   • She practiced recognizing intervals by ear.
   • The composer used wide intervals to create a dramatic effect.

   ruИнтервалesIntervalo musicalfrIntervalle musicaldeIntervallptIntervalo musicalzh音程arفترة موسيقية

• intervals plural form
• intervals' possessive plural form
• interval's possessive singular form