What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
interception
Example
The quarterback's interception cost his team the game. [interception: noun]
Example
The government agency intercepted the terrorist's phone calls. [intercepted: verb]
interference
Example
The radio signal was disrupted by interference from another device. [interference: noun]
Example
I wish my mother-in-law would stop interfering in our marriage. [interfering: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Interception is more commonly used in sports or military contexts, while interference is more commonly used in personal or business contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between interception and interference?
Interception is generally considered more formal than interference, which can have negative connotations and be associated with meddling or intrusiveness.
