Word Type

Verb

The word "recede" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

advance

Derived Terms

receding

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

change go locomote move regress retrograde retrogress travel

Manner Of

change withdraw

Related Terms

cede recedence recess recession recessive

Related Terms

cede possessor recedence recess recession recessive

Similar Terms

back away back out crawfish crawfish out fall pull back pull in one's horns retreat withdraw

Synonym Network

fall back withdraw

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