recess (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈses/

Definition

A period of time during the school day when students can stop lessons to play or rest.

Examples

• The children were excited for recess.

• Recess is a great time for kids to burn off energy.

• We played tag during recess.

How to Use recess

go into recess (phrasal verb)

To begin a period of not meeting. — "The court will go into recess at noon."

during recess (prepositional phrase)

At the time of a break. — "Children often get restless during recess."

Synonyms of recess

Words with a similar meaning to recess:

• break
• intermission
• hiatus

Antonyms of recess

Words with the opposite meaning to recess:

• class
• lesson
• work

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