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    recess

    recess - Dictionary definition and meaning for word recess

    Definition
    (noun) a state of abeyance or suspended business
    Synonyms : deferral
    Definition
    (noun) a small concavity
    Synonyms : corner , niche , recession
    Definition
    (noun) an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
    Synonyms : inlet
    Definition
    (noun) an enclosure that is set back or indented
    Synonyms : niche
    Definition
    (noun) a pause from doing something (as work)
    Synonyms : break , respite , time out
    Example Sentence
    • we took a 10-minute break
    • he took time out to recuperate
    Definition
    (verb) put into a recess
    Example Sentence
    • recess lights
    Definition
    (verb) make a recess in
    Example Sentence
    • recess the piece of wood
    Definition
    (verb) close at the end of a session
    Synonyms : adjourn , break up
    Example Sentence
    • The court adjourned
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for recess

recess,sounds like resession which remainds a session yet to come after some break

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