“Receded” or “Reseeded”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

receded: (verb) become faint or more distant.

reseeded: (verb) seed again or anew. (verb) maintain by seeding without human intervention.

Pronunciation

receded: r·ah·s·IY·d·ah·d

reseeded: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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.

Examples of “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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