ebb Synonyms

ebb Meaning

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ebb (n)

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

the outward flow of the tide

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ebb (v)

flow back or recede

hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb

fall away or decline

Webster

ebb (n.)

The European bunting.

The reflux or flowing back of the tide; the return of the tidal wave toward the sea; -- opposed to flood; as, the boats will go out on the ebb.

The state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.

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ebb (v. i.)

To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.

To return or fall back from a better to a worse state; to decline; to decay; to recede.

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ebb (v. t.)

To cause to flow back.

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ebb (a.)

Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.

ebb Sentence Examples

  1. The tide ebbs and flows, forever in motion.
  2. The crowd slowly ebbed away, leaving the streets deserted.
  3. His enthusiasm ebbed as the project dragged on.
  4. The river's current ebbs and flows with the changing tides.
  5. The popularity of the once-beloved sitcom ebbed over time.
  6. The patient's fever ebbed and flowed, causing concern among the medical staff.
  7. The ebb and flow of the waves was mesmerizing to watch.
  8. The company's profits ebbed during the economic downturn.
  9. The artist's inspiration ebbed and flowed, sometimes leaving him feeling creatively stifled.
  10. The ebb and flow of life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming.

FAQs About the word ebb

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number), the outward flow of the tide, flow back or recede, hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent

degradation,deterioration, descent, decline, declination, drop, downfall,dégringolade, fall, declension

rise, growth, upswing, ascent, evolution, evolution, ascent, advancement, rise, upswing

The tide ebbs and flows, forever in motion.

The crowd slowly ebbed away, leaving the streets deserted.

His enthusiasm ebbed as the project dragged on.

The river's current ebbs and flows with the changing tides.