recess |
counter |
As nouns the difference between recess and counter
is that
recess is (countable|or|uncountable) a break, pause or vacation while
counter is an object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc or
counter can be (nautical) the overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline or
counter can be (obsolete) an encounter.
As verbs the difference between recess and counter
is that
recess is to inset into something, or to recede while
counter is to contradict, oppose.
As adjectives the difference between recess and counter
is that
recess is (obsolete|rare) remote, distant (in time or place) while
counter is contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic.
As an adverb counter is
contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction or
counter can be in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise.
recess |
convex |
As nouns the difference between recess and convex
is that
recess is (countable|or|uncountable) a break, pause or vacation while
convex is any convex body or surface.
As adjectives the difference between recess and convex
is that
recess is (obsolete|rare) remote, distant (in time or place) while
convex is curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle.
As a verb recess
is to inset into something, or to recede.
stay |
recess |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between stay and recess
is that
stay is to continue to have a particular quality while
recess is to take or declare a break.
In archaic terms the difference between stay and recess
is that
stay is a standstill; a state of rest; entire cessation of motion or progress while
recess is a place of retirement, retreat, secrecy, or seclusion.
As nouns the difference between stay and recess
is that
stay is a strong rope supporting a mast, and leading from the head of one mast down to some other, or other part of the vessel while
recess is a break, pause or vacation.
As verbs the difference between stay and recess
is that
stay is to incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays while
recess is to inset into something, or to recede.
As adjectives the difference between stay and recess
is that
stay is steep; ascending while
recess is remote, distant (in time or place).
As an adverb stay
is steeply.
dent |
recess |
In intransitive terms the difference between dent and recess
is that
dent is to develop a dent or dents while
recess is to take or declare a break.
As nouns the difference between dent and recess
is that
dent is a shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact while
recess is a break, pause or vacation.
As verbs the difference between dent and recess
is that
dent is to impact something, producing a dent while
recess is to inset into something, or to recede.
As an adjective recess is
remote, distant (in time or place).
undercut |
recess |
As nouns the difference between undercut and recess
is that
undercut is a cut made in the lower part of something; the material so removed while
recess is (countable|or|uncountable) a break, pause or vacation.
As verbs the difference between undercut and recess
is that
undercut is to sell (something) at a lower price, or to work for lower wages, than a competitor while
recess is to inset into something, or to recede.
As an adjective recess is
(obsolete|rare) remote, distant (in time or place).
breake |
recess |
As verbs the difference between breake and recess
is that
breake is while
recess is to inset into something, or to recede.
As a noun recess is
(countable|or|uncountable) a break, pause or vacation.
As an adjective recess is
(obsolete|rare) remote, distant (in time or place).
meatus |
recess |
As nouns the difference between meatus and recess
is that
meatus is a tubular opening or passage in the body while
recess is a break, pause or vacation.
As a verb recess is
to inset into something, or to recede.
As an adjective recess is
remote, distant (in time or place).
hollow |
recess |
As adjectives the difference between hollow and recess
is that
hollow is (of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside while
recess is remote, distant (in time or place).
As nouns the difference between hollow and recess
is that
hollow is a small valley between mountains; a low spot surrounded by elevations while
recess is a break, pause or vacation.
As verbs the difference between hollow and recess
is that
hollow is to make a hole in something; to excavate while
recess is to inset into something, or to recede.
As an adverb hollow
is completely, as part of the phrase beat hollow or beat all hollow.
As an interjection hollow
is alternative form of lang=en.
recess |
boudoir |
As nouns the difference between recess and boudoir
is that
recess is (countable|or|uncountable) a break, pause or vacation while
boudoir is a woman's private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.
As a verb recess
is to inset into something, or to recede.
As an adjective recess
is (obsolete|rare) remote, distant (in time or place).
flute |
recess |
As verbs the difference between flute and recess
is that
flute is while
recess is to inset into something, or to recede.
As adjectives the difference between flute and recess
is that
flute is reedy (of a voice) while
recess is (obsolete|rare) remote, distant (in time or place).
As a noun recess is
(countable|or|uncountable) a break, pause or vacation.
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