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recede in Dutch

recede in Dutch is terugtrekken, zich, terugnemen — recede means to move gradually back or away from a previous position.

recede in Dutch

terugtrekken
verb
To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
zich
verb
To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
terugnemen
verb
To take back.

What does "recede" mean?

  1. verb To move gradually back or away from a previous position.
    "The floodwaters began to recede after two days."
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recede in a sentence

  • The floodwaters began to recede after two days.
  • His hairline started receding in his late twenties.

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What is "recede" in Dutch?

"recede" in Dutch is terugtrekken, zich, terugnemen. recede means: To move gradually back or away from a previous position.

How do you use "recede" in a sentence?

Example: "The floodwaters began to recede after two days." In Dutch, "recede" is terugtrekken, zich, terugnemen.

Are there other ways to say "recede" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "recede": terugtrekken, zich, terugnemen.

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