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recess

parts of speech:: noun, verb
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part of speech:	noun
pronunciation:	ri ses [or] rih ses
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
definition 2:	an area on a surface or edge that is hollow or bends inward. The small recesses in the cliff wall gave the climber something to hold on to. synonyms: alcove similar words: hollow, niche
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

part of speech:	verb
pronunciation:	rih ses
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
related words:	wait

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