Antonyms for recede

Antonyms for (verb) recede

Main entry: drop off, recede, lose, fall back, fall behind

Definition: retreat

Antonyms: make headway, win, pull ahead, get ahead, gain, gain ground, advance

Definition: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.


Main entry: retire, retreat, pull away, pull back, recede, withdraw, draw back, move back

Definition: pull back or move away or backward

Usage: The enemy withdrew; The limo pulled away from the curb

Antonyms: go on, advance, march on, progress, move on, pass on

Definition: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense


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