CEFR A2

recess

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: break, intermission, hiatus

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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."

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