Visual meaning of 'receded'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of receded: To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

verb

To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

"The floodwaters receded, leaving mud in the streets. "

action nature geography environment

Visual illustration of receded: To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.

verb

To cede back; to grant or yield again to a former possessor.

"to recede conquered territory"

property geography

Visual illustration of receded: To take back.

verb

To take back.

"After promising to buy his son a new bike, the father receded the offer when his son misbehaved. "

action position