Recede
/rɪˈsiːd/
To move back or away from a place, like when the tide pulls the water back from the beach after a wave crashes.
Examples
- As the tide began to recede, we explored the rocky shore, discovering fascinating shells and small sea creatures that had been hidden beneath the water's surface.
- During the science experiment, we observed how the water level in the container would recede after the sand absorbed it, demonstrating the effects of erosion in a fun and interactive way.
- After the storm passed, the clouds slowly began to recede, revealing a stunning rainbow that stretched across the sky, reminding us of nature's beauty after a turbulent event.
Synonyms
withdraw
fade
retreat
pull back
diminish
subside
Antonyms
advance
move forward
approach
increase
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