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receded

The correct spelling is receded.

How to pronounce receded

verb

Say it like: Res-ede-d

The correct spelling is receded. To move back; to retreat; to withdraw. For example: "to recede conquered territory"

Usage Examples

to recede conquered territory

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.
  2. 2.To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.
  3. 3.To take back.

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