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

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 notes

In plain EnglishSlowly pulling back, shrinking, or fading from view.

Common pairings

receding hairline receding gums receding floodwaters

Word forms

more receding comparative, recedings plural, most receding superlative

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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.