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Alcove

A recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a library.

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Carrel 76% connected

See Quarrel, an arrow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Cubicle 76% connected

A loding room; esp., a sleeping place partitioned off from a large dormitory.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stall 76% connected

A stand; a station; a fixed spot; hence, the stand or place where a horse or an ox kept and fed; the division of a stable, or the compartment, for on…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Niche 76% connected

A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, lite…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Recess 76% connected

A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat; as, the recess of the tides.

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Bay 92% connected

Reddish brown; of the color of a chestnut; -- applied to the color of horses.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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