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interrupt vs suspend

suspend vs interrupt

interrupt is a noun but suspend is not a noun.

interrupt and suspend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interrupt Yes No Yes No
suspend No No Yes No
As verbs, suspend is a hyponym of interrupt; that is, suspend is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interrupt:
  • interrupt: terminate or end
  • suspend: stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it
Other hyponyms of interrupt include hold on, stop, break off, break short, cut short, freeze.
interrupt (noun) suspend (noun)
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
interrupt (verb) suspend (verb)
terminate or end stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it
destroy the peace or tranquility of cause to be held in suspension in a fluid
interfere in someone else's activity make inoperative or stop
make a break in hang freely
bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
render temporarily ineffective
Difference between interrupt and suspend

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