recede
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for recede, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move gradually back or away from a previous position.
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How to use recede
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Etymology
From Middle French receder and Latin recedere ("to withdraw"), from re- plus cedere ("to go").
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What does “recede” mean?
The word “recede” means to move gradually back or away from a previous position. In plain terms, gradually moving back, shrinking away, or fading.
How do you pronounce “recede”?
“Recede” is pronounced rih-SEED (/ɹɪˈsiːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “recede” in a sentence?
Here is “recede” used in a sentence: “The floodwaters began to recede after two days.”
What part of speech is “recede”?
“Recede” is a verb.
Where does the word “recede” come from?
The word “recede” comes from Latin. From Middle French receder and Latin recedere ("to withdraw"), from re- plus cedere ("to go").