recede
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/rɪˈsiːd/
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/rɪˈsiːd/
intransitive verb
R
to move back or away from something
The floodwaters began to recede after the storm passed.
R
to become less strong or smaller
As the medicine took effect, the pain started to recede.
R
to lose hair at the front of the head
Many men notice their hairline begin to recede as they get older.
R
a chin that goes back toward the neck
His recede chin made his profile look distinctive.
translation
to move back or away from something; to become less strong or smaller; to lose hair at the front of the head; a chin that goes back toward the neck
Word Forms
3rd Present
recedes
Past
receded
Perfect
receded
Progressive
receding