🌊ebb

verb
/ɛb/

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

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