intermission vs wait

wait vs intermission

intermission and wait both are nouns.

intermission is not a verb while wait is a verb.

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

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

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

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

intermission (noun)	wait (noun)
the act of suspending activity temporarily	the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something	time during which some action is awaited

intermission (verb)	wait (verb)
	look forward to the probable occurrence of
	serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
	stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
	wait before acting

Difference between intermission and wait

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