Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
receding
adjective
/rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
Definition
Moving back or away from a particular position or point.
Examples
- The receding hairline of many men can be a sign of aging.
- As the floodwaters began receding, the townspeople started to assess the damage.
- In a receding economy, many businesses struggle to survive.
Meaning
To move further away from something or to diminish in intensity or size.
Synonyms
- retreating
- withdrawing
- diminishing
- lessening
