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retreat (verb)

To withdraw to a place of privacy, safety, or quiet, often to rest or to escape from a difficult situation. It can also refer to the act of moving away from something, like an army retreating from battle.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'RE' as 'REverse' and 'TREAT' as 'sTREET'. If you are on a dangerous street, you need to go in REverse to find...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'retreat' instead of 'retire' for a career. → He will retire next year.

Using 'at' as a preposition. → He retreated to his room.

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