IELTS Anvil

interval

CEFR: B2
A distinct intervening period of time or physical distance separating two points, biological events, or therapeutic doses.

Synonyms

  • intermission
  • hiatus
  • interlude

Common Collocations

  • regular intervals
  • time interval
  • at short intervals

Example Sentence

Blood samples were drawn at regular fifteen-minute intervals to map the clearance rate of the antibiotic.

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