ebbing

[ˈɛbɪŋ]

ebbing Definition

• 1. the movement of the tide out to sea
• 2. a gradual decline or decrease

Using ebbing: Examples

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

• Example

  The ebbing tide left behind a lot of seaweed and shells.

• Example

  The popularity of the band is ebbing after their last album.

• Example

  His strength was ebbing away as he grew older.

ebbing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ebbing

• receding
• waning
• declining
• subsiding
• diminishing

Antonyms for ebbing

• flowing
• rising
• increasing
• surging

Phrases with ebbing

• ebb and flow

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

  Example

  The economy has its own ebb and flow, with periods of growth and recession.

• at a low ebb

  at a point of decline or weakness

  Example

  The company's finances were at a low ebb after the economic downturn.

• stem the ebbing tide

  to slow or stop a decline or decrease

  Example

  The new marketing campaign helped stem the ebbing tide of sales.

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Summary: ebbing in Brief

'Ebbing' [ˈɛbɪŋ] refers to the movement of the tide out to sea or a gradual decline or decrease. It can describe physical phenomena like the tide or abstract concepts like popularity or strength. 'Ebbing' appears in phrases like 'ebb and flow,' which denotes a pattern of decline and regrowth, and 'at a low ebb,' which means at a point of weakness. 'Stem the ebbing tide' means to slow or stop a decline.