| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abatement | a temporary reduction or pause |
| 2. | air gap | space separating two parts |
| 3. | allowance | extra amount permitted |
| 4. | beat | a measured unit of time |
| 5. | bit | a short period |
| 6. | blank | an empty space |
| 7. | break | a short stoppage or rest |
| 8. | breather | a brief rest or pause |
| 9. | breathing room | extra space or time |
| 10. | breathing spell | a brief rest period |
| 11. | buffer | extra space or time |
| 12. | cadence | a rhythmic time spacing |
| 13. | cessation | a temporary or final stop |
| 14. | clear space | open space between things |
| 15. | clearance | space between objects |
| 16. | continuum break | a break in continuity |
| 17. | cooling-off period | time set aside before action |
| 18. | cycle | a complete time period |
| 19. | degree | a step or level |
| 20. | delay | a period of waiting |
| 21. | difference | amount between two things |
| 22. | discontinuity | a break in sequence |
| 23. | distance | amount of space between points |
| 24. | division | a separating space or line |
| 25. | downtime | time when inactive |
| 26. | duration | the length of something |
| 27. | elapsed time | time that has passed |
| 28. | freeze | a temporary halt |
| 29. | frequency gap | difference between rates |
| 30. | gap | a space or break between things |
| 31. | grace period | extra allowed time |
| 32. | gradation | a step in progression |
| 33. | halt | a temporary stop |
| 34. | hiatus | a pause or interruption |
| 35. | hold | a temporary pause or delay |
| 36. | in-between | the space or time between |
| 37. | increment | a measured increase or step |
| 38. | instant | a very brief moment |
| 39. | interlude | a brief intervening period |
| 40. | intermission | a pause between parts |
| 41. | interruption | a break in continuity |
| 42. | interspace | space between things |
| 43. | intervening period | time between two points |
| 44. | intervening space | space between objects |
| 45. | intervening time | time between events |
| 46. | juncture | a particular point in time |
| 47. | lag | a delay between events |
| 48. | lapse | a short passage of time |
| 49. | lead time | time before something begins |
| 50. | leeway | extra time or space |
| 51. | letup | a brief easing or pause |
| 52. | margin | an amount of spare space |
| 53. | mark | a point in time or space |
| 54. | meantime | the intervening time |
| 55. | measure | a fixed amount or span |
| 56. | middle space | space in between |
| 57. | minute | a short unit of time |
| 58. | moment | a very short period |
| 59. | notch | a small degree or step |
| 60. | offset | a distance or interval apart |
| 61. | open space | an unoccupied area |
| 62. | opening | a gap or available space |
| 63. | partition | a dividing barrier or space |
| 64. | passage | the passing of time |
| 65. | pause | a temporary stop or break |
| 66. | period | a stretch of time |
| 67. | phase | a distinct period or stage |
| 68. | point | a specific moment or position |
| 69. | range step | distance between values |
| 70. | recess | a break in activity |
| 71. | remove | distance in degree or relation |
| 72. | respite | a short rest or relief |
| 73. | rest | a pause from activity |
| 74. | rift | a split or gap |
| 75. | round | a recurring period or turn |
| 76. | run | a continuous period or sequence |
| 77. | separation | distance or division between things |
| 78. | spacing | distance between items |
| 79. | span | a length of time |
| 80. | spell | a period of time |
| 81. | standstill | a complete temporary stop |
| 82. | stop | a cessation of movement or action |
| 83. | stretch | an unbroken period of time |
| 84. | suspension | a temporary stoppage |
| 85. | tempo gap | difference in timing |
| 86. | term | a fixed period of time |
| 87. | time gap | difference between two times |
| 88. | time lapse | elapsed time between events |
| 89. | time out | a brief pause or break |
| 90. | time span | length of time covered |
| 91. | timeout | a short pause in activity |
| 92. | turn | a period in sequence |
| 93. | unit | a single measured amount |
| 94. | vacancy | an empty space or time |
| 95. | variance | difference from another amount |
| 96. | void | an empty space or gap |
| 97. | wait | a period before something happens |
| 98. | waiting period | required time before action |
| 99. | while | a period of time |
| 100. | window | a limited period for action |
