Difference between Recess and Niche

What is the difference between Recess and Niche?

Recess as a noun is a break, pause or vacation. while Niche as a noun is a cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

Recess

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A break, pause or vacation. An inset, hole, space or opening. A time of play, usually, on a playground.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To inset into something, or to recede. To take or declare a break.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Remote, distant (in time or place).

Example sentence: Right now many schools have no recess. Most schools have no PE.

Niche

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.An arrow woven into a muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

Example sentence: I think there is a niche for every market.

We hope you now know whether to use Recess or Niche in your sentence.

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