Word
recessed
Phoneticsre·cessed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹiˈsɛst/
UK/ɹˈiːsɛst/
Definition
v. to move back or sink into a surface. You use this when something is pushed into a wall or floor so it is level with the surface around it.
v. to sink or move back into a surface or cavity. Often describes the installation of fixtures like lights or outlets into a wall.
Examples
“The carpenter recessed the light into the ceiling.”
“The electrician recessed the outlets into the wall to give the room a cleaner, more modern look.”
“By recessing the shelves into the brickwork, the architect managed to create a seamless transition between the heavy stone and the lighter wooden display units.”
Examples
simple
“The carpenter recessed the light into the ceiling.”
contextual
“The electrician recessed the outlets into the wall to give the room a cleaner, more modern look.”
complex
“By recessing the shelves into the brickwork, the architect managed to create a seamless transition between the heavy stone and the lighter wooden display units.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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