Begin and Recess

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Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Recess is an antonym for begin.

Nearby Word: beginning

Recess verb - To bring to a formal close for a period of time.

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Begin is an antonym for recess in stop action topic.

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Recess and Begin. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/begin/recess

Begin & Recess. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/begin/recess>.

Recess or Begin. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/begin/recess.

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