Definitions
- Describing a military retreat or withdrawal from a position. - Referring to the act of giving up or relinquishing something previously gained or achieved. - Talking about a reversal or regression in progress or development.
- Describing the movement of water away from the shore or a decrease in the level of a body of water. - Referring to a gradual or steady withdrawal or decrease in size, amount, or intensity. - Talking about a reduction or fading of a sound, image, or memory.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a movement away from a previous position or state.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical and non-physical phenomena.
- 3Both words imply a sense of loss or reduction.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Retrocede implies a backward movement while recede suggests a forward movement away from a point.
- 2Usage: Retrocede is less common and more formal than recede.
- 3Context: Retrocede is often used in military or legal contexts while recede is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Connotation: Retrocede has a more negative connotation, suggesting defeat or failure, while recede can have a neutral or positive connotation, suggesting progress or relief.
Remember this!
Retrocede and recede are synonyms that describe a movement away from a previous position or state. However, retrocede implies a backward movement, often in military or legal contexts, with a negative connotation of defeat or failure. On the other hand, recede suggests a forward movement away from a point, with a more neutral or positive connotation of progress or relief.
