Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ebb
noun/verb
/ɛb/
Definition
the movement of the tide out to sea; a decline or decrease.
Examples
- The ebb of the tide made the shorelines more visible.
- After the peak season, the business experienced an ebb in sales.
Meaning
Ebb refers to the period when the water level recedes, often used metaphorically to describe a decrease in power, strength, or intensity.
Synonyms
- recede
- decline
- wane
- diminish
