Meaning & Definition of word "Recede"

Recede

/rɪˈsiːd/

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

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

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.

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.

Meaning: to back off from something serious.

● Example Sentence: He decided to recede from the argument when he realized he was wrong.

Meaning: to give up on a relationship.

● Example Sentence: After constant fights, she decided to recede from the relationship.