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- [ri-ses, ree-ses]
- /rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs/
- /rɪˈses/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-ses, ree-ses]
- /rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs/
Definitions of recesses word
- noun recesses temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity. 1
- noun recesses a period of such withdrawal. 1
- noun recesses a receding part or space, as a bay or alcove in a room. 1
- noun recesses an indentation in a line or extent of coast, hills, forest, etc. 1
- noun recesses recesses, a secluded or inner area or part: in the recesses of the palace. 1
- verb with object recesses to place or set in a recess. 1
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Origin of recesses
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
1510-20; < Latin recessus a withdrawal, receding part, equivalent to recēd(ere) to recede1 + -tus suffix of v. action, with dt > ss
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Parts of speech for Recesses
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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
recesses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
recesses usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recesses
noun recesses
- bowels — innards; entrails
- insides — on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.
- alcoves — Plural form of alcove.
- ambries — Plural form of ambry.
- antechambers — Plural form of antechamber.
adverb recesses
- interregnums — Plural form of interregnum.
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