Pause and Recess

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Pause

Pause noun - A momentary halt in an activity.

Usage example: there was a brief pause for applause in her speech

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Recess is a synonym for pause in wait topic. In some cases you can use "Recess" instead the word "Pause" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like interlude. popular alternative

Nearby Words: paused, pausing

Recess

Recess noun - A momentary halt in an activity.

Usage example: the judge called for a brief recess so that the witness could regain her composure

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Pause is a synonym for recess in event topic. You can use "Pause" instead the word "Recess" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as break, interlude. popular alternative

Nearby Words: recession, recessive, recessed, recessing

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long	long pause	long recess
small	small pause	small recess
immediate	immediate pause	immediate recess
extra	extra pause	extra recess
Other adjectives: last, longer.

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