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- pronunciation:
- rih
trit
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of moving back or away from a place or situation.
We made a careful retreat from the edge of the cliff.- antonyms:
- advancement, invasion
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| definition 2: |
a quiet place for resting, thinking, or being alone.
The pond in the middle of the woods is my favorite retreat. |
| definition 3: |
the act of pulling back from battle.
The captain ordered a retreat from the attacking army.- antonyms:
- invasion
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| related words: |
arbor |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
retreats, retreating, retreated |
| definition 1: |
to move back or away from danger or a challenge.
When I vacuum, the cat retreats to the closet.- similar words:
- bolt, run, shy, withdraw
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| definition 2: |
to move backwards.
We watched the waves come toward us and then retreat.- synonyms:
- recede
- antonyms:
- advance
- similar words:
- reverse, withdraw
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| related words: |
ebb, exit, recede, return, secede |
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