Antonyms for re cess

Grammar : Adv, noun, verb

Spell : ri-ses, ree-ses

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs

Definition of re cess

Origin : 1530s, "act of receding," from Latin recessus "a going back, retreat," from recessum, past participle of recedere "to recede" (see recede). Meaning "hidden or remote part" first recorded 1610s; that of "period of stopping from usual work" is from 1620s, probably from parliamentary notion of "recessing" into private chambers.

As in meantime : adv in the intervening time
As in inside : noun middle, lining
As in interlude : noun pause, break
As in leisure : noun free time and its activities
As in letup : noun pause
As in niche : noun place all one's own
As in nook : noun corner, cubbyhole
As in opening : noun gap, hole
As in pause : noun wait, delay
As in pigeonhole : noun compartment
As in recess : noun niche, corner
As in recess : noun break, interval in action
As in respite : noun pause, suspension in activity
As in rest : noun inactivity
As in sabbatical : noun leave
As in slot : noun opening, place
As in bay : noun alcove in wall
As in vacation : noun planned time spent not working
As in insides : noun interior
As in bowels : noun insides
As in break : noun interruption of activity
As in time off : noun leisure time
As in time-out : noun suspension of activity
As in playtime : noun recreation
As in abeyance : noun being inactive or suspended
As in coffee break : noun pause from work
As in breather : noun rest
As in sinus : noun cavity
As in cell : noun small room, container
As in cessation : noun ending
As in interspace : noun gap
As in latency : noun abeyance
As in closet : noun storage cupboard, usually tall
As in adjournment : noun discontinuation or delay of a proceeding
As in corner : noun niche
As in downtime : noun time during which an activity is stopped
As in alcove : noun nook, secluded spot
As in gap : noun break, breach
As in holiday : noun celebratory day; time off
As in recess : verb stop action
As in terminate : verb stop, finish
As in adjourn : verb stop a proceeding

Synonyms for re cess

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