recede

intransitive-verb
UK: /rɪˈsiːd/
US: /rɪˈsiːd/

  1. To move back or away from a particular point or limit.

    1. The flood waters began to recede quickly after the rain stopped.
    2. As the tide began to recede, we could see more of the sandy beach.

  2. To become gradually weaker or smaller.

    1. The pain in my head started to recede after I took the medicine.
    2. Interest in the project started to recede as deadlines were extended repeatedly.

  3. If someone's hair recedes, less of it grows near their forehead.

    1. He is starting to recede a bit at the temples, getting older now.
    2. Many men find that their hairline will eventually recede with age.

Synonyms

abate dwindle revoke diminish ebb withdraw repeal lessen retreat
recede transitive-verb

  1. To withdraw a statement or belief.

    1. He receded his earlier claims about the incident.
    2. Under pressure, the company was forced to recede its offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recede" in English means: To move back or away from a particular point or limit., To become gradually weaker or smaller., If someone's hair recedes, less of it grows near their forehead..

The phonetic transcription of "recede" is /rɪˈsiːd/ in British English and /rɪˈsiːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recede": abate, dwindle, revoke, diminish, ebb, withdraw, repeal, lessen, retreat.

Example usage of "recede": "The flood waters began to recede quickly after the rain stopped.". More examples on the page.