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    Hupa (en. Recede)

    /ˈhupa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A retreat or reduction in the volume or size of something.
    The receding water in the river caused the destruction of homes.
    Ang hupa ng tubig sa ilog ay nagdulot ng pagkasira ng mga tahanan.
    An event whereby something gradually decreases or weakens.
    The stars appeared clearer with the receding clouds.
    Nagmukhang mas malinaw ang mga bituin sa hupa ng ulap.
    verb
    The action of reducing or retreating from something.
    The wind gradually recedes as winter approaches.
    Ang hangin ay unti-unting hupa habang lumalapit ang taglamig.
    The act of things moving away or retreating from a specific position.
    The waves are gradually receding from the shore.
    Ang mga alon ay unti-unting hupa mula sa dalampasigan.

    Etymology

    It emerged from the word 'hupa' meaning to lessen or to recede.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    receding water
    the reduction of water level in an area.
    hupa ng tubig
    storm recedes
    the withdrawal or retreat of bad weather.
    hupa ng bagyo

    Related Words

    recede
    A form of a verb that means gradually fading away or becoming less.
    humupa

    Slang Meanings

    Don't pretend; to be fake.
    Because some people are fake, it feels unreal.
    Kasi ang hupa ng ibang tao, parang hindi totoo.
    The problem disappeared quickly after we talked.
    The problem was gone in a flash after we talked.
    Ang hupa ng problema matapos tayong mag-usap.
    He/She vomited after eating dirty food.
    He/She threw up after eating dirty food.
    Nag hupa siya pagkatapos kumain ng maruming pagkain.