Link Centre Dictionary

receding

re·ce·ding

US/riˈsidɪŋ/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (2)

adjective

1.

moving toward a position farther from the front

  • “the receding glaciers of the last ice age”
  • “retiring fogs revealed the rocky coastline”
Synonyms
Similar
2.

(of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back

Similar

noun

1.
2.

the act of becoming more distant

Synonyms

Related words

Word family

Broader terms

WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.