Recede

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsiːd/

Definitions of recede

verb to move back or away from a previous position or point

Example Sentences

A1 The floodwaters began to recede after the storm passed.

A2 As the tide went out, the water started to recede from the shore.

B1 His hairline has started to recede as he's gotten older.

B2 The memories of that traumatic event have slowly started to recede over time.

C1 The economic recession caused property values to recede in that area.

C2 The glacier has been receding at an alarming rate due to climate change.

Examples of recede in a Sentence

formal As the floodwaters began to recede, the extent of the damage became clear.

informal I watched as the tide started to recede, revealing hidden treasures on the shore.

slang After a few days of partying, I could feel my energy receding.

figurative With each passing day, her enthusiasm for the project seemed to recede.

Grammatical Forms of recede

• past tense: receded
• plural: recedes
• comparative: more receding
• superlative: most receding
• present tense: recedes
• future tense: will recede
• perfect tense: has receded
• continuous tense: is receding
• singular: recedes
• positive degree: recede
• infinitive: recede
• gerund: receding
• participle: receding

Origin and Evolution of recede

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'recede' originated from the Latin word 'recedere', which is a combination of 're-' meaning back and 'cedere' meaning to go.

Evolution of the word: The word 'recede' has maintained its original meaning of moving back or withdrawing, but its usage has expanded to include various contexts such as physical distance, time, and influence.