Word

pause, n.
(pauses)
freq. cnt. 15

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
<noun.time> freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 12

break intermission interruption pause suspension

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

pause pause

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

break

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

suspend

semantic pointers

hypernym

interval, time interval

hyponym

lapse blackout caesura dead air delay, wait, hold, time lag, postponement halftime rest, relief, respite, rest period time-out lull, letup

temporary inactivity
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

pause

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

pause pause

semantic pointers

hypernym

inactivity

hyponym

respite, break, recess, time out hesitation, faltering, waver, falter intermission halt, freeze