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interrupt vs interpose

interpose vs interrupt

interrupt is a noun but interpose is not a noun.

interrupt and interpose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interrupt Yes No Yes No
interpose No No Yes No
As verbs, interpose is a hyponym of interrupt; that is, interpose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interrupt:
  • interrupt: make a break in
  • interpose: to insert between other elements
interrupt (noun) interpose (noun)
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
interrupt (verb) interpose (verb)
terminate or end to insert between other elements
destroy the peace or tranquility of to put forth by way of intervention
interfere in someone else's activity be or come between
make a break in get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
Difference between interrupt and interpose

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