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RECESS

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Recess.

How to pronounce recess:

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Recess - as a noun

A state of abeyance or suspended business

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deferral

A small concavity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cornernicherecession
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concave shapeconcavityincurvationincurvature
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inlet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body of waterwater
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An enclosure that is set back or indented

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
niche
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enclosure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A pause from doing something (as work)

Example: "We took a 10-minute break"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakrespite
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pause
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Recess - as a verb

Put into a recess

Example: "Recess lights"

Make a recess in

Example: "Recess the piece of wood"

Close at the end of a session

Example: "The court adjourned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjournbreak up

Recess - as an adjective

Remote, distant (in time or place).

Example Sentences

"The children played on the swings during recess."
"We have a 15-minute recess between classes."
"The school yard is where we usually have recess."
"During recess, the students can choose to play games or read."
"I like to join my friends for a game of soccer during recess."
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Word Game Points

Is RECESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recess is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is RECESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recess is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RECESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recess is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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