intermission vs delay

delay vs intermission

intermission and delay both are nouns.

intermission is not a verb while delay is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
intermission	Yes	No	No	No
delay	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, delay is a hyponym of intermission; that is, delay is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intermission:

intermission: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
delay: time during which some action is awaited

Other hyponyms of intermission include lapse, blackout, caesura, dead air, hold, postponement, time lag, wait, halftime, relief, respite, rest, rest period, time-out, letup, lull.

intermission (noun)	delay (noun)
the act of suspending activity temporarily	the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something	time during which some action is awaited

intermission (verb)	delay (verb)
	cause to be slowed down or delayed
	stop or halt
	slow the growth or development of
	act later than planned, scheduled, or required

Difference between intermission and delay

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