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    Recede

    /rɪˈsiːd/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To move back or withdraw.
    As the tide began to recede, the beach was left bare.
    To diminish or decrease in amount or intensity.
    His fear started to recede as he gained more experience.
    To retreat or go away.
    The storm clouds finally began to recede, revealing a clear sky.
    To slope backward or downwards.
    The land recedes gently towards the river.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'recedere', from 're-' meaning 'back' + 'cedere' meaning 'to go'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    recede into the background
    to become less noticeable or important.
    recede from view
    to move out of sight.
    recede from a position
    to retreat or give up a stance.

    Related Words

    recession
    a period of economic decline.
    retreat
    an act of moving back or withdrawing.
    recede-line
    a term used in framing to describe a line that moves back.

    Slang Meanings

    to back off from something serious.
    He decided to recede from the argument when he realized he was wrong.
    to give up on a relationship.
    After constant fights, she decided to recede from the relationship.