I cannot distinguish these words!

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Belly  #453596  Sun, 16 Dec 07 06:10 AM

What are the differences between : Intervene and Interfere and Interrupt

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I suppose interfere has a negative meaning while Intervene has a positive meaning, do they?

  
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Arvsworld  #453605  Sun, 16 Dec 07 07:08 AM
Hi there.

Dictionary.com gives you several definitions from several online dictionaries. Try it out. It also uses your word in example sentences, and it often lists origins and synonyms.

Inter- is a prefix that stands for "between."

To interrupt is to stop or bother.
To interfere is to meddle.
To intervene is to come between.

You see how interrupt and interfere can sometimes be perceived as "rudeness." That's why they usually have negative connotations. Intervene is more neutral (and sometimes positive, like you said).

Sprout and germinate are similar terms.
  
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Belly  #454108  Mon, 17 Dec 07 03:07 PM
So, how it is different from "Interfere in sth" and "Interfere with" sth?
  
A Cornish Pasty  #454333  Tue, 18 Dec 07 01:30 AM
Hi there,

"Interfere in" and "interfere with" mean the same thing. If in doubt, use "interfere with", as it is more commonly used.
  
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