Definition of 'recede'

Verb

1. pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb"
      Synonyms: withdraw retreat pull away draw back pull back retire move back
2. move back and away from; "The enemy fell back"
      Synonyms: fall back retire
      Antonyms: advance progress pass on move on march on go on
3. retreat
      Synonyms: fall back lose drop off fall behind
      Antonyms: gain advance win pull ahead make headway get ahead gain ground
4. become faint or more distant; "the unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older"

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