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re·cess
 recess
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
ri
ses
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| definition 1: |
a relaxing break from an activity, such as school classes or trials in court.
Everyone went outside to the playground during recess.The judge announced a recess of two hours.
- synonyms:
- break, intermission
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| definition 2: |
an area on a surface or edge that is hollow or bends inward.
The small recesses in the cliff gave the climber something to hold on to.- synonyms:
- alcove
- similar words:
- hollow, niche
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| definition 3: |
(plural) hidden places.
She found the bracelet in the recesses of the sofa.He hid in the deepest recesses of the cave. |
| related words: |
break, chamber, interior, lapse, nook, pause, vacation |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
rih
ses
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| inflections: |
recesses, recessing, recessed |
| definition: |
to stop activity for a period of time; take a recess.
Court will recess for half an hour.- synonyms:
- adjourn
- similar words:
- interrupt, pause, rest
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| related words: |
wait |
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