Meaning of 'recede'

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Meaning of ‘recede’

3 definitions found.

recede

verb

become faint or more distant

Example: "The unhappy memories of my childhood receded as I grew older."

verb

retreat

Synonyms: drop off

verb

pull back or move away or backward

Synonyms: retreat

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