interfere/intervene

[AUTOMOON]

I came across these two when learning new words.
Anybody detail me the differences between?

Thanks a lot.

:D

[RonBee]

It is an interesting question. In one of the definitions of each the other word is used. I think that the main difference is that one that interferes actively intervenes, or meddles, in the affairs of others, while that which intervenes is more or less just there.

I hope that helps.

interfere
(def. 3) To intervene or intrude in the affairs of others; meddle.

interfere
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=interfere
intervene
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=intervene

[AUTOMOON]

Thank you for the link, but I still want to discuss with a human-being.
Do you mean the difference lies in how much each works:
"to interfere"acts more than "to intervene"?
Or they results differently:
"intervene" make things smooth, and "to interfere" is unwelcome.

[Red5]

When you interfere with something, your actions are not welcome.

When you intervene, your actions may, or may not be welcome.

[AUTOMOON]

Thank you, I heard that you are a computer whiz.

What about "interfere in/between", if they do exist?

[Red5]

You can certainly "interfere in" something, but I don't think you can "interfere between".

[AUTOMOON]

Thank you

Since you don't say "interfere between", what if "intervene between"(a book told me this expression.)?

You told me, " to interfere with" is not welcome.
Do you think "to interfere in" carries exactly the same meaning?

:)
Thanks again.

[Red5]

Why don't you look at the following definitions of the two words, and see if you can tell me? :D

Interfere

Intervene

[AUTOMOON]

According to the links RonBee has gaven, there is only the definition of each displayed, but no expressions. :x

[RonBee]

Interfere is used more often than intervene (by a ratio of about two to one). Also, intervene tends to be used in more formal contexts. A look at both of them in cases of actual usage would be helpful.

• interfere
  http://ms101.mysearch.com/jsp/GGmain...hfor=interfere

• intervene
  http://ms101.mysearch.com/jsp/GGmain...hfor=intervene
  http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/intervene