zurückgehen — meaning in English
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English meaning
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abate
verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
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decline
verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
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recede
verb To move gradually back or away from a previous position.
Senses
zurückgehen is used for these senses in English:
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abate
To bring down (someone) mentally or physically; to lower (someone) in status. [14th–17th c.]
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decline
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
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recede
To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
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taper off
(idiomatic) To diminish or lessen gradually; to become or make smaller, slower, quieter, etc.
abate — full definition
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verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
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verb (law) To cancel or bring a legal matter to an end.
decline — full definition
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verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
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verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
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noun A gradual decrease or worsening.
