Cool MateRecede
UK //rɪˈsiːd//US //rɪˈsiːd//
Definition
To move back or withdraw from a previous position.
In simple words: to go back or move away from something
Examples
- The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
- Her fears started to recede as she faced the situation calmly.
- The soldiers had to recede from their position when they were outnumbered.
- As night fell, the sound of the waves receded into silence.
- The company's profits are expected to recede this year despite the efforts.
Usage notes
Used in contexts involving distance, time, or emotions. Suitable for formal and informal settings but avoid in highly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
recede + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 're-sink', imagine the tide going back into the ocean.
Collocations
- recede from view
- recede into the background
- fear recedes
- water recedes
- hairline recedes
Synonyms
- withdraw
- ebb
- diminish
- lessen
- taper
Antonyms
- advance
- approach
- increase
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'access' instead of 'recede'
- Using with wrong prepositions, like 'to recede on' instead of 'from'
- Overusing in non-physical contexts, where 'reduce' might be more appropriate