interrupted

[ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd]

interrupted Definition

  • 1stopped or broken for a period of time
  • 2stopped someone while they are speaking or doing something, by saying or doing something yourself

Using interrupted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interrupted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The power outage interrupted the movie we were watching.

  • Example

    I'm sorry to have interrupted your conversation.

  • Example

    The phone call interrupted his work.

interrupted Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for interrupted

Phrases with interrupted

  • sleep that is not continuous and is broken up by periods of wakefulness

    Example

    She had a rough night of interrupted sleep due to her baby's crying.

  • a journey that is stopped or broken for a period of time

    Example

    Their interrupted journey was caused by a flat tire on the highway.

  • a view that is blocked or obstructed by something

    Example

    The building construction interrupted the previously beautiful view of the city skyline.

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Summary: interrupted in Brief

'Interrupted' [ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd] describes something that has been stopped or broken for a period of time. It can also refer to stopping someone while they are speaking or doing something. Examples include 'The power outage interrupted the movie we were watching,' and 'I'm sorry to have interrupted your conversation.' 'Interrupted' can be used in phrases like 'interrupted sleep,' referring to sleep that is not continuous, and 'interrupted journey,' referring to a journey that is stopped or broken for a period of time.

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