interruption vs wait

wait vs interruption

interruption and wait both are nouns.

interruption is not a verb while wait is a verb.

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

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

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

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

interruption (noun)	wait (noun)
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity	the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity	time during which some action is awaited
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

interruption (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 interruption and wait

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