recede
/rɪˈsiːd/
re · cede
rɪ · ˈsiːd
English Definition
v. move back, retreat
Significado en Español
retroceder, disminuir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lùi lại, suy giảm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(backward)+cede(walk)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “recede”:
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A
advance
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B
withdraw
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C
ascend
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D
investigate
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B — withdraw.
“recede” means v. move back, retreat
Common questions about “recede”
What does “recede” mean?
recede — v. move back, retreat. In Chinese: 后退，减弱.
How do you pronounce “recede”?
recede is pronounced /rɪˈsiːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · cede.
Is “recede” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. recede appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “recede”?
re(backward)+cede(walk)
