interval vs while

interval

noun
  • A period of time. 

  • A connected section of the real line which may be empty or have a length of zero. 

  • An intermission. 

  • half time, a scheduled intermission between the periods of play 

  • The difference (a ratio or logarithmic measure) in pitch between two notes, often referring to those two pitches themselves (otherwise known as a dyad). 

  • Either of the two breaks, at lunch and tea, between the three sessions of a day's play 

  • A distance in space. 

while

noun
  • An uncertain duration of time, a period of time. 

  • an uncertain long period of time 

  • an uncertain short moment 

verb
  • To pass (time) idly. 

  • To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass. 

conj
  • As long as. 

  • Until. 

  • During the same time that. 

  • Used to denote an individual experiencing racial profiling when performing a seemingly benign activity. 

  • Although. 

prep
  • Until. 

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