Recess Synonyms and Antonyms

rēsĕs, rĭ-sĕs
An indentation
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. niche
  2. corner
  3. break
  4. dent
  5. pigeonhole
  6. mouth
  7. opening
  8. embrasure
  9. recession
  10. hollow
  11. crutch
  12. fork
  13. angle
To interrupt regular activity for a short period
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. break
  2. alcove
  3. apse
  4. cave
  5. cavity
  6. adjourn
  7. cleft
  8. closet
  9. cove
  10. cranny
  11. crypt
  12. depression
  13. hole
  14. niche
  15. nook
  16. sinus
  17. break up
Antonyms:
  1. continue
A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit:
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pause

Words Related to Recess

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. porch
  2. chimneybreast
  3. doorway

Recess Sentence Examples

  • School was back in session after the holiday recess so the rink was nearly empty.

  • The bone recess at the end was from 50 cm.

  • Dillon has suggested that this central recess may have served to support a wick.

  • The circular space on each side of the basi-temporal (bt.) is the opening of the anterior tympanic recess.

  • The summer recess normally runs from August to early October.

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