What is another word for recess?

Common synonyms for recess include break, timeout, adjourn, inlet, breakup.

What is the opposite of recess?

Antonyms of recess include continuation, activity, engagement, work, business.

Synonyms for

Recess

Verb / rɪˈses / / ˈri:ses / Another word for recess — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a period of time during the school day when students have a break to play or relax

Synonyms & similar words

break timeout adjourn inlet breakup respite corner deferral niche recession break intermission interval pause rest time-out playtime off-time breather relaxation respite lull hiatus gap letup cessation stop standstill

Synonyms by register

Formal

intermission adjournment suspension hiatus

Informal

break pause time out downtime

Literary

lull respite interlude

Antonyms

continuation activity engagement work business progress advance

Common collocations

school recess
parliamentary recess
winter recess
summer recess
take a recess
during the recess
after the recess
short recess

Word family

noun recess

verb recess

adjective recessive

Usage note

While 'recess' can refer to a break in any activity, it is most commonly associated with a break from school or legislative sessions. 'Recessive' refers to a gene that is masked when a dominant gene is present.