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- [in-ter-lood]
- /ˈɪn tərˌlud/
- /ˈɪn.tə.luːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ter-lood]
- /ˈɪn tərˌlud/
Definitions of interlude word
- noun interlude an intervening episode, period, space, etc. 1
- noun interlude a short dramatic piece, especially of a light or farcical character, formerly introduced between the parts or acts of miracle and morality plays or given as part of other entertainments. 1
- noun interlude one of the early English farces or comedies, as those written by John Heywood, which grew out of such pieces. 1
- noun interlude any intermediate performance or entertainment, as between the acts of a play. 1
- noun interlude an instrumental passage or a piece of music rendered between the parts of a song, church service, drama, etc. 1
- noun interlude An intervening period of time. 1
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Origin of interlude
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Medieval Latin interlūdium, equivalent to Latin inter- inter- + lūd(us) play + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Interlude
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interlude popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
interlude usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interlude
noun interlude
- breathing space — A breathing space is a short period of time between two activities in which you can recover from the first activity and prepare for the second one.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- respite — a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
- recess — temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
- interruption — an act or instance of interrupting.
Antonyms for interlude
noun interlude
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
- go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
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