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The floodwater began to recede after the rain stopped.
What does Recede mean?
Recede means move back or fade away.
Dictionary definition
To move back or become farther away, especially water, sound, or a line.
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Recede in a sentence
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As the boat moved away, the sound of its engine receded.
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The article explained how shorelines can recede over many years.
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What does recede mean?
Recede means move back or fade away.
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Which word is most opposite in meaning to recede?
Advance is the opposite because it means move forward.
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Choose the best word: The floodwater began to ___ after the rain stopped.
Water that moves back can be described with recede.
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MeaningRecede means move back or fade away.
ExampleExample: The floodwater began to recede after the rain stopped.
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- Syllables
- ri · seed
- Strongest beat
- seed
- Ending
- seed
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on seed.
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Synonyms
Words like Recede
move backUse for going away from a place or point.
withdrawUse for moving back from a position.
fadeUse when sound, light, or feeling becomes weaker.
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Recede word family
Base word
recede
verb
recedes
Moves back or fades now or often.
verb
receded
Moved back or faded in the past.
verb
receding
Moving back or fading now.
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