Ebb Definition & Meaning
ebb
- noun
- a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
- the outward flow of the tide
- verb
- flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon"
- hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb
- fall away or decline; "The patient's strength ebbed away"
"Ebb" in song lyrics
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"lowest ebb"
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"trans cooler line eb3603b2"
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"Olympic review: Indian tennis at its lowest ebb"
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Words that rhyme with ebb
Usage tips for "ebb"
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- What does ebb mean?
- a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) the outward flow of the tide flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon" hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb fall away or decline; "The patient's strength ebbed away"
- What part of speech is ebb?
- Ebb is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does ebb have?
- Ebb has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).