What does recede mean?
Recede means To move back; to retreat; to withdraw..
Recede
/ɹɪˈsiːd/ · verb
Meaning
To move back; to retreat; to withdraw..
Definitions by Sense
- To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
- To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.
- To take back.
Example Sentences
Like the hollow roar / Of tides receding from th' insulted shore.
All bodies moved circularly have a perpetual endeavour to recede from the center.
to recede conquered territory
Synonyms for recede
Antonyms for recede
Related Words
Word Forms
- recedes
- receding
- receded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for recede?
Common synonyms include recur, retrocede, withdraw, retreat.
What is the opposite of recede?
Possible antonyms include advance, pass on, win, make headway.
How do you use recede in a sentence?
Like the hollow roar / Of tides receding from th' insulted shore.
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