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English adjective: receding

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


Similarbackward


Antonymsforward


English noun: receding

1. receding (event) a slow or gradual disappearance


Synonymsfadeout


Broader (hypernym)disappearance

2. receding (act) the act of becoming more distant


Synonymsrecession


Broader (hypernym)withdrawal









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