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Receding: meaning, definitions and examples

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receding

 

[ rɪˈsiːdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical movement

To recede means to move back or withdraw from a previous position. This term is often used to describe the gradual movement away of something, such as water or a line of retreat. It can also refer to diminishing in intensity or amount.

Synonyms

abate, diminish, retreat, withdraw

Examples of usage

  • The floodwaters began receding after the rain stopped.
  • As the recession deepened, investments receded sharply.
  • The glacier is receding due to climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "receding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recedente

🇮🇳 कम होता हुआ

🇩🇪 rückläufig

🇮🇩 menyusut

🇺🇦 зменшення

🇵🇱 ustępujący

🇯🇵 後退している

🇫🇷 régressif

🇪🇸 recedente

🇹🇷 geri çeken

🇰🇷 후퇴하는

🇸🇦 يتراجع

🇨🇿 ustupující

🇸🇰 ustupujúci

🇨🇳 后退的

🇸🇮 umikajoč

🇮🇸 bakfallandi

🇰🇿 артқа кету

🇬🇪 უკანასკნელი

🇦🇿 geri çəkilən

🇲🇽 recedente

Etymology

The word 'recede' originates from the Latin 'recedere,' which is a combination of 're-' meaning 'back' and 'cedere' meaning 'to go' or 'to yield.' The term developed in Middle English around the 15th century and has maintained its core meaning of moving backward or away over the centuries. In various contexts, it has primarily been used to describe physical movement, but it also finds application in abstract concepts such as emotions or economic conditions. The evolution of the term reflects a broader linguistic trend of using Latin roots to form English vocabulary, particularly after the Norman Conquest, which influenced many areas of the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,775, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.