ebb — meaning in English

English meaning

• ebb noun The falling back of the tide as it moves away from the shore.

Senses

ebb is used for these senses in English:

• ebb The receding movement of the tide.
• low tide The tide at its lowest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.
• low tide The time of day when the sea has receded to its lowest level.

ebb — full definition

1. noun The falling back of the tide as it moves away from the shore.
2. noun A gradual decline or weakening.
3. verb To flow back or recede, like a tide; to gradually weaken or fade.

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