Continue and Recess

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Continue verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.

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Recess is an antonym for continue.

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

Usage example: the judge recessed the court for lunch

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Continue is an antonym for recess in stop action topic.

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

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

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

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