Synonyms for interlude


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-ter-lood
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn tərˌlud

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Définition of interlude

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Medieval Latin interludium "an interlude," from Latin inter- "between" (see inter-) + ludus "a play" (see ludicrous). Originally farcical episodes introduced between acts of long mystery plays; transferred sense of "interval in the course of some action" is from 1751.
  • noun pause, break
Example sentences :
  • The interlude of fever had changed his views and enlarged his consciousness.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • In an interlude of their over-night discussion Barbara had asked him to lunch with her.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
  • This was but an interlude in which man could ask of man, "What next?"
  • Extract from : « The House Under the Sea » by Sir Max Pemberton
  • The tarantella then was no more than an interlude in a play.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • This was but an interlude, though an instructive one, in the main course of events.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • Nor do I, and yet I like a country life, as a sort of interlude in existence.
  • Extract from : « Luttrell Of Arran » by Charles James Lever
  • The interlude appeared to have rendered her more self-possessed.
  • Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton
  • After an interlude there, he returned to Russia and was at once restored to high favour.
  • Extract from : « Diderot and the Encyclopdists » by John Morley
  • After the interlude I expounded my philosophy more at length.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate of Panama » by William MacLeod Raine
  • Then, by way of interlude, on the 28th March, came the notorious Dahlgren raid.
  • Extract from : « Four Years in Rebel Capitals » by T. C. DeLeon

Antonyms for interlude

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