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RECEDED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Receded.

Receded - as a verb

Pull back or move away or backward

Example: "The enemy withdrew"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw backmove backpull awaypull backretireretreatwithdraw
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
advance

Retreat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall backfall behind

Become faint or more distant

Example: "The unhappy memories of her childhood receded as she grew older"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The tide receded, revealing a vast stretch of sands."
"The floodwaters receded slowly after days of heavy rain."
"As he grew older, his hairline receded further and further."
"The memories of that day gradually receded from her mind."
"The sound of the ambulance siren receded into the distance."
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Word Game Points

Is RECEDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECEDED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is RECEDED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, receded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECEDED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RECEDED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECEDED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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