B1verb 3K

Recede

🇬🇧 UK //rɪˈsiːd// 🇺🇸 US //rɪˈsiːd//

Meaning of Recede

To move back or withdraw from a previous position.

In simple words: to go back or move away from something

Recede in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Recede

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.

Related words

Collocations with Recede

• recede from view
• recede into the background
• fear recedes
• water recedes
• hairline recedes

Synonyms for Recede

• withdraw
• ebb
• diminish
• lessen
• taper

Opposites of Recede

• advance
• approach
• increase

Common mistakes with Recede

• 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

Frequently asked questions about Recede

What does Recede mean?

to go back or move away from something

What is the definition of Recede?

To move back or withdraw from a previous position.

How do you use Recede in a sentence?

The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.

Can you give another example of Recede?

Her fears started to recede as she faced the situation calmly.

What are synonyms for Recede?

Common alternatives include withdraw, ebb, diminish, lessen, taper.

What is the opposite of Recede?

Opposite meanings include advance, approach, increase.

What words go with Recede?

It commonly pairs with recede from view, recede into the background, fear recedes, water recedes, hairline recedes.

What are common mistakes when using Recede?

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

How do you pronounce Recede?

US: //rɪˈsiːd//, UK: //rɪˈsiːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Recede?

Used in contexts involving distance, time, or emotions. Suitable for formal and informal settings but avoid in highly casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Recede?

"Recede" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.