Ebb

Meaning

the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction

to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions

Example Sentences

The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.

Her confidence began to ebb after the repeated failures.

Example Expressions

at a low ebb

Synonyms

decline, recession, retreat, decrease, recede, diminish, wane, fade

Entry 1

decline, recession, retreat, decrease

Entry 2

recede, diminish, decline, wane, fade

Antonyms

flow, rise, increase, advance

Entry 1

flow, rise, increase, advance

Entry 2

flow, increase, rise

Collocations

ebb and flow, ebb tide, at low ebb, tide ebbs, ebb away, at a low ebb

Entry 1

ebb and flow, ebb tide, at low ebb

Entry 2

ebb and flow, tide ebbs, ebb away, at a low ebb