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suspend vs interrupt

interrupt vs suspend

suspend is not a noun while interrupt is a noun.

suspend and interrupt both are verbs.

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

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