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interval

Pronunciation: [ˈɪntərvəl]

Word

Learn how to use interval in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “time”

(noun) a period of time between two events or actions. If something happens after one thing but before another thing, there is an interval between them.

Example

There was a short interval between the two classes, so I had time to grab a snack.

Example

There was no interval between the start of the movie and the end; it was one long show.

Example

How long was the interval between the first and second act of the play?

Context: “music”

(noun) the difference in pitch between two notes. In music, when you play one note and then another, the space or 'jump' between them is called an interval.

Example

The interval between the notes made the song sound very beautiful.

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If the interval is too wide, the melody might sound strange.

Example

Can you hear the interval between these two musical notes?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a range of numbers between two specific values. When you pick two numbers, the interval includes all the numbers in between them.

Example

The interval from 1 to 5 includes all the numbers like 2, 3, and 4.

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There is no interval between 10 and 10, as it only has one number.

Example

What numbers are included in the interval from 3 to 7?

How to pronounce interval

Pronunciation: [ˈɪntərvəl]

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