Recede
To move back or away; to become less or smaller in amount, distance, or intensity.
verbRecede
To move back or away; to become less or smaller in amount, distance, or intensity.
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Imagine This
Imagine a shoreline where the tide slowly withdraws: the water recedes, exposing wet sand, shells, and footprints that were hidden just moments before.
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Sounds Like
ri-SEED
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Looks Like
Looks like 'secede' in spelling (both end with -cede); shares the root meaning 'to go'.
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Remember This
The root re- means 'back' and cede means 'to go.' Recede often describes tides, prices, or memories that move away or diminish.
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Other Forms
recedesverb
recedingadjective
recessionnoun
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Connect With
ebb, diminish, retreat, withdraw, fade
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Note
Use recede to describe things that physically move back, or figuratively decrease. Do not confuse with 'recess' (a break) or 'proceed' (to go forward).