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recede

verb

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Meaning

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To move back or further away from a previous position; to become less.

Example Sentence

As the tide began to recede, we could see more of the sandy beach.

Usage Note

Used to describe things moving away, becoming less intense, or a natural process like a tide going out. It can also refer to a decline in economic activity.