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RECEDES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Recedes.

Recedes - 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 water level recedes after the heavy rainfall."
"The pain in my leg slowly recedes as I stretch."
"As I move away from the shore, the sound of waves recedes."
"With each passing day, my interest in that topic recedes."
"The noise of the train gradually recedes into the distance."
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Word Game Points

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

RECEDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RECEDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recedes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECEDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RECEDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recedes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECEDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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