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interval Antonyms
Opposite of interval
Because the opposite of interval shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An intervening period of time between two events, points, or states.
Usage Example
"The buses run at regular twenty-minute intervals throughout the afternoon."
Strong
continuity
continuation
• noun (Context 2)
A space, distance, or gap between two physical things or points.
Usage Example
"Fence posts were placed at three-meter intervals along the boundary of the property."
Strong
closure
• noun (Context 3)
The difference in pitch between two musical tones, soundedeither simultaneously or successively.
Usage Example
"An octave is the fundamental musical unison in which the higher note has double the frequency of the lower note."
Strong
unison
Similar words to interval
Words similar to interval shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
intermission
gap
space
interlude
distance
interim
pause
halftime
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Interval. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/interval