Prolongation and Recess

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Prolongation noun - The act of making longer.

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Recess is an antonym for prolongation.

Nearby Words: prolong, prolonged, prolonging

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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Prolongation is an antonym for recess.

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

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

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

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