Interlude and Respite

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Interlude

Interlude noun - A break in continuity.

Usage example: there was a brief interlude in the performance while the stagehands shifted scenery

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Respite is a synonym for interlude in interval topic. In some cases you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Interlude", when it comes to topics like pause.

Respite

Respite noun - A pause from doing something (as work).

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Interlude is a synonym for respite in rest topic. You can use "Interlude" instead a noun "Respite".

Nearby Word: respited

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pleasant	pleasant interlude	pleasant respite
nice	nice interlude	nice respite
brief	brief interlude	brief respite
short	short interlude	short respite
Other adjectives: little, quiet.

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