Word Information

Receding

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Definitions for Receding

noun
a slow or gradual disappearance
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noun
the act of becoming more distant
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adjective
(of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back
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receding(a)
verb
pull back or move away or backward
Synonyms
withdraw retreat pull away draw back recede pull back retire move back
Examples
  1. The enemy withdrew
  2. The limo pulled away from the curb
verb
retreat
Synonyms
fall back drop off fall behind recede
verb
become faint or more distant
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Examples
  1. the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older

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