🌊ebb

Meaning

to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions

the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction

Example Sentences

Her confidence began to ebb after the repeated failures.

The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.

Example Expressions

at a low ebb

Synonyms

recede, diminish, decline, wane, fade, recession, retreat, decrease

Entry 1

recede, diminish, decline, wane, fade

Entry 2

decline, recession, retreat, decrease

Antonyms

flow, increase, rise, advance

Entry 1

flow, increase, rise

Entry 2

flow, rise, increase, advance

Collocations

ebb and flow, tide ebbs, ebb away, at a low ebb, ebb tide, at low ebb

Entry 1

ebb and flow, tide ebbs, ebb away, at a low ebb

Entry 2

ebb and flow, ebb tide, at low ebb