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Recede doesn't mean the same thing. If something advances, then it receding means it moves in the opposite direction. If the advancement is retarded it still ad
by novembermike 10y ago
Recede doesn't mean the same thing. If something advances, then it receding means it moves in the opposite direction. If the advancement is retarded it still advances but more slowly.
- senthil_rajasek 10y agoThat's a good point, but "advance slowly" does not capture moving in the opposite direction.