ebbed

[ebd]

ebbed Definition

• 1. (of an emotion or quality) gradually lessen or reduce
• 2. (of the tide) move away from the land; recede

Using ebbed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ebbed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The excitement ebbed away as the game progressed.

• Example

  The tide had ebbed, leaving behind a long stretch of sand.

• Example

  Her enthusiasm for the project ebbed after several setbacks.

• Example

  The pain in his leg ebbed slowly.

ebbed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ebbed

• recede
• subside
• diminish
• lessen
• waning

Antonyms for ebbed

• surge
• swell
• increase
• intensify

Phrases with ebbed

• ebb and flow

  a recurrent or rhythmical pattern of coming and going or decline and regrowth

  Example

  The company's fortunes have ebbed and flowed over the years.

• ebb tide

  the period between high tide and the next low tide

  Example

  We went for a walk on the beach during the ebb tide.

• ebb away

  gradually diminish or lessen

  Example

  His strength ebbed away as he grew weaker.

Origins of ebbed

from Old English 'ebban', meaning 'to ebb, recede, fall away'

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Summary: ebbed in Brief

'Ebb' [ebd] is a verb that describes the gradual reduction of an emotion or quality, or the movement of the tide away from the land. It can be used to describe the fading of excitement, enthusiasm, or pain, as in 'The excitement ebbed away as the game progressed.' 'Ebb' also appears in phrases like 'ebb and flow,' which refers to a recurrent pattern of decline and regrowth.