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Recede - Go back from a certain point; Become less in value or Quantity

Pronounced as Ree + Seed (emphasized) {Listen to it here}

Comes from Latin Recedere which means to go back.

It is based on the Latin cedere meaning to give way, which is the root for:

  • CedeSurrender something
  • ConcedeGrant rights to
  • PrecedeTo come before
  • ExcessMore than enough

How many other words do you think are based on the root ‘cede‘?

Situational Uses / Sentences:

  • Fish became stranded in the hull of the vessel during receding tides.
  • The most common cause of sensitive teeth in adults is exposed tooth roots due to receding gums.
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