recede — to move back or away from a previous position
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move back or away from a previous position
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsiːd/
Example Sentences
- My dad's hairline has been receding faster than his willingness to admit it.
- As the coffee wore off, my enthusiasm for the project began to recede.
- The glacier has been receding due to climate change.
recede
VERB[/rɪˈsiːd/]
to move back or away from a previous position
The thick floodwaters finally began to recede, revealing the ruined asphalt road.
RE(back) + CEDE(go) — instead of crashing, the wave decided to go back(RE) and recede into the ocean.
Ordered to proceed, the brave knights saw the giant dragon and immediately began to recede.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'recedere', composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'cedere' (to go or yield). The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French.
Breakdown
re- (back, away) + cede (go, yield, from Latin cedere) = recede
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's hairline has been receding faster than his willingness to admit it.”
“As the coffee wore off, my enthusiasm for the project began to recede.”
“The glacier has been receding due to climate change.”
“Her fears receded as she gained more confidence.”
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