Definitions and Examples of recede, withdraw
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move back or away from a previous position or level.
Example
As the tide began to recede, the beach became wider.
To remove or take away something, or to retreat or move back from a position.
Example
The army was forced to withdraw from the battlefield due to heavy casualties.
Key Differences: recede vs withdraw
- 1Recede implies a gradual movement away from a previous position or level.
- 2Withdraw implies a deliberate action of removing oneself or something from a position or situation.
Effective Usage of recede, withdraw
- 1Spatial Relationships: Use overhang and its antonyms to describe the position of objects in relation to each other.
- 2Nature Descriptions: Use recede to describe natural phenomena such as tides, water levels, and glaciers.
- 3Military and Political Contexts: Use withdraw to describe the removal of troops or political leaders from a position.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of overhang are recede and withdraw. Recede implies a gradual movement away from a previous position or level, while withdraw implies a deliberate action of removing oneself or something from a position or situation. These words can be used to describe spatial relationships, natural phenomena, military, and political contexts.
