recede in English dictionary

  • recede

    Meanings and definitions of "recede"

    • to move back, to move away
    • to take back
    • verb
      To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
    • verb
      To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.
    • verb
      To take back.
    • move back
    • become bald fom the forehead
    • verb
      become faint or more distant; "the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older"
    • verb
      pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb"
    • verb
      retreat

    Synonyms of "recede" in English dictionary

    pull away, fall behind, locomote are the top synonyms of "recede" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "recede" in English dictionary

    gain, advance are the top antonyms of "recede" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of recede

    • recede ( third-person singular simple present recedes, present participle receding, simple past and past participle receded)
    • recede (third-person singular simple present recedes, present participle receding, simple past and past participle receded)
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