recede

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of recede with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

recede

(verb)

Meaning

to move back or withdraw

Example

"As the tide began to recede, shells were revealed on the sandy beach."

Synonyms

withdrawabatediminish

Antonyms

advanceincreaserise