n. the time when the sea moves away from the shore; vi. to move away from the land, as the sea does; to become weaker or less over time

ebb - Meaning, Definition & Examples

noun

R

the time when the sea moves away from the shore

During the ebb, the water level drops and the beach becomes wider.

intransitive verb

R

to move away from the land, as the sea does

The tide will ebb in the afternoon, revealing more sand.

R

to become weaker or less over time

His energy began to ebb after working for many hours.

the time when the sea moves away from the shore

to move away from the land, as the sea does; to become weaker or less over time

3rd Present ebbs

Progressive ebbing

Past ebbed

Perfect ebbed

Plural ebbs

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