intervals
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
An inflected form of interval · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,908 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,659 times across 175,173 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a definite length of time marked off by two instants also: time interval
- a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints
- the distance between things also: separation fragile items require separation and cushioning
- the difference in pitch between two notes also: musical interval
intervals in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The wind came in furious gusts, with brief intervals of calm.
Lahoma · J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge) Ellis · Chapter 1
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For the next three days, at intervals, he returned to the charge.
An African Millionaire · Grant Allen · Chapter 2
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Yon ridge of purple landscape, Yon sky between the walls, Hold all the hidden wonders In scanty intervals.
Poems Household Edition · Ralph Waldo Emerson · Chapter 1
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Others had come at long intervals as gifts from the captains of ships with whom the house did business.
The Bow of Orange Ribbon · Amelia E. Barr · Chapter 2
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The elder boy, who was bearing the heat and burden of the work, could only groan "Heather!" at intervals.
The Half-Hearted · John Buchan · Chapter 2