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The definition of ebb
4 Definitions of: ebb
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- verb, (of tide water) to flow back or recede. Compare flow
- verb, to fall away or decline
- noun, a) the flowing back of the tide from high to low water or the period in which this takes place b) (as modifier). Compare flood
- noun, at a low ebb in a state or period of weakness, lack of vigour, or decline
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| Synonyms: | abate, deteriorate, withdrawal, retreat, wane, regression, low water, low tide, go out, withdraw | And more... |
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