adj
receding
Receding (adj) means moving gradually further back or away; gradually diminishing. Example: “He combed his receding hair forward to hide the bald patch.”
adj
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Moving gradually further back or away; gradually diminishing.
"He combed his receding hair forward to hide the bald patch."
How to use receding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlowly pulling back, shrinking, or fading from view.
Common pairings
receding hairline
receding gums
receding floodwaters
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Word forms
- Plural
- recedings
- Comparative
- more receding
- Superlative
- most receding
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Rhymes for receding
needing
feeding
weeding
seeding
bleeding
breeding
speeding
exceeding
preceding
proceeding
succeeding
inbreeding
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Frequently asked questions
What does “receding” mean?
The word “receding” means moving gradually further back or away; gradually diminishing. In plain terms, slowly pulling back, shrinking, or fading from view.
How do you use “receding” in a sentence?
Here is “receding” used in a sentence: “He combed his receding hair forward to hide the bald patch.”
What part of speech is “receding”?
“Receding” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of receding?
"receding" (adj) means moving gradually further back or away; gradually diminishing.
