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recess

Recess vs Counter - What's the difference?

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 vs Convex - What's the difference?

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 vs Recess - What's the difference?

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 vs Recess - What's the difference?

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 vs Recess - What's the difference?

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 vs Recess - What's the difference?

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 vs Recess - What's the difference?

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 vs Recess - What's the difference?

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 vs Boudoir - What's the difference?

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 vs Recess - What's the difference?

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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