Pronunciation: /ˈɪntərˌlud/
noun a short period of time between events or activities
A1 I enjoyed the short interlude between classes.
A2 During the interlude, the actors changed costumes for the next scene.
B1 The interlude provided a brief break from the intense discussions.
B2 The interlude music played softly in the background as guests mingled.
C1 The interlude served as a transition between the two main acts of the play.
C2 The interlude featured a beautiful solo piano piece that captivated the audience.
verb none
A1 I interlude my study sessions with short breaks to rest my mind.
A2 She interludes her work day with quick walks around the office.
B1 The professor interludes his lectures with interactive activities to engage the students.
B2 The musician interludes her performance with anecdotes about the songs she is about to play.
C1 The author interludes the chapters of his novel with excerpts from his character's diaries.
C2 The director interludes the intense action scenes with moments of quiet reflection in the film.
adjective none
A1 I enjoyed the short interlude of music between the acts.
A2 The interlude of silence was a welcome break from the noise.
B1 The interlude scene in the play provided comic relief.
B2 The interlude of rest allowed the athletes to recuperate before the final match.
C1 The interlude between meetings gave me time to gather my thoughts.
C2 The interlude of reflection helped me gain a new perspective on the situation.
adverb none
A1 During the interlude, the characters had a picnic in the park.
A2 The interlude between classes allowed students to grab a quick snack.
B1 The interlude in the play provided a comedic break from the intense drama.
B2 The interlude of silence between songs created a sense of anticipation in the concert hall.
C1 The interlude of peace and quiet in the bustling city was a welcome respite.
C2 The interlude of reflection allowed him to gain a new perspective on his life.
pronoun none
A1 I don't understand the interlude in the play.
A2 The movie had a short interlude before the main action started again.
B1 During the interlude, the characters had a chance to catch their breath and regroup.
B2 The interlude between the first and second acts provided a moment of reflection for the audience.
C1 The interlude in the novel served as a bridge between two major plot points.
C2 The musical interlude was beautifully composed and added depth to the performance.
preposition none
A1 I need to take a short interlude before we continue with our journey.
A2 Let's have an interlude for lunch before we start the next activity.
B1 The interlude between the first and second acts allowed the audience to stretch their legs.
B2 The interlude in the meeting gave everyone a chance to grab a quick snack.
C1 The interlude in the concert was a beautiful piano solo performed by a guest artist.
C2 During the interlude, the main characters shared a heartfelt conversation that revealed their true feelings.
conjunction none
A1 I went to the store to buy some groceries. Interlude, I ran into an old friend.
A2 She was studying for her exams all day. Interlude, she took a short break to grab a snack.
B1 The meeting was going smoothly. Interlude, there was a sudden power outage.
B2 The concert was amazing. Interlude, the band took a short break before the encore.
C1 The negotiations were intense. Interlude, they paused to review the terms.
C2 The play had a dramatic climax. Interlude, there was a brief moment of silence before the final act.
interjection none
A1 Interlude! I just remembered something important.
A2 Interlude! Let's take a break and grab a snack.
B1 Interlude! Before we continue, let's review what we've learned so far.
B2 Interlude! Can we discuss this topic further in our next meeting?
C1 Interlude! I need to address a pressing issue before we proceed.
C2 Interlude! Let's pause for a moment and reflect on our progress.
article none
A1 During the movie, there was a short interlude with a funny commercial.
A2 The interlude between the two acts of the play allowed the audience to take a break.
B1 The interlude of calm music in the middle of the concert was a nice change of pace.
B2 The interlude in the meeting gave everyone a chance to gather their thoughts before continuing the discussion.
C1 The interlude of silence in the noisy city was a welcome respite for the tired traveler.
C2 The interlude of reflection in the midst of chaos allowed her to find clarity and focus on her goals.
formal The interlude between the second and third act allowed for a brief break in the performance.
informal Let's take an interlude and grab a snack before continuing our hike.
slang We should sneak in an interlude during class and check our phones.
figurative The calm before the storm served as an interlude in the chaos of the day.
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