Interim and Pause

Interim

Interim noun - A break in continuity.
Usage example: there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized

Pause is a synonym for interim in event topic. In some cases you can use "Pause" instead a noun "Interim", when it comes to topics like break, interval, duration.

Pause

Pause noun - A momentary halt in an activity.
Usage example: there was a brief pause for applause in her speech

Interim is a synonym for pause in break topic. Sometimes you can use "Interim" instead a noun "Pause", if it concerns topics such as duration, wait.

Nearby Words: paused, pausing

How words are described

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Cite this Source
Pause and Interim. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/interim/pause
Interim & Pause. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/interim/pause>.
Pause or Interim. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/interim/pause.
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