ebb

[ɛb]

ebb Definition

  • 1the movement of the tide out to sea
  • 2a gradual decline or decrease
  • 3to recede or flow outwards

Using ebb: Examples

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

  • Example

    The ebb and flow of the tide is a natural phenomenon.

  • Example

    The company's fortunes have been in steady ebb for the past few years.

  • Example

    The crowd began to ebb away as the concert ended.

  • Example

    His strength was ebbing away.

ebb Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ebb

Phrases with ebb

  • ebb and flow

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

    Example

    The ebb and flow of the stock market is difficult to predict.

  • at a point of great weakness, exhaustion, or decline

    Example

    After losing his job, his self-confidence was at a low ebb.

  • gradually diminish or lessen

    Example

    As the night wore on, her energy began to ebb away.

Origins of ebb

from Middle English 'ebbe', from Old English 'ebba', meaning 'low tide'

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Summary: ebb in Brief

'Ebb' [ɛb] refers to the movement of the tide out to sea, or a gradual decline or decrease. It can be used as both a noun and a verb, as in 'The ebb and flow of the tide is a natural phenomenon.' 'At a low ebb,' is an idiomatic expression that means at a point of great weakness, exhaustion, or decline. 'Ebb away' means to gradually diminish or lessen.