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“Receded” or “Reseeded”

receded / reseeded are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

receded r·ah·s·IY·d·ah·d

  • verbbecome faint or more distant.

reseeded

  • verbseed again or anew.
  • verbmaintain by seeding without human intervention.
Usage

Examples in context

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“receded”

  • …the waters of the Lake receded, to this accretion area.
  • The wilderness has receded in recent years, and it…
  • The sea receded 50 million years ago.

“reseeded”

  • …on points earned in pool play.
  • Teams are reseeded for the Semifinals
  • …game (the teams are not reseeded).
  • Teams are re-seeded No.

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