adj

receding

adj

Moving gradually further back or away; gradually diminishing.

"He combed his receding hair forward to hide the bald patch."

How to Use Receding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlowly pulling back, shrinking, or fading from view.

Common pairings

receding hairline receding gums receding floodwaters

more receding comparative, recedings plural, most receding superlative

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He combed his _____ hair forward to hide the bald patch.

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