Definition of Ebb

1. Noun. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number).

Exact synonyms: Ebbing, Wane
Generic synonyms: Decline, Diminution
Derivative terms: Wane, Wane

2. Verb. Flow back or recede. "The tides ebbed at noon"
Exact synonyms: Ebb Away, Ebb Down, Ebb Off, Ebb Out
Generic synonyms: Fall Back
Antonyms: Tide

3. Noun. The outward flow of the tide.
Exact synonyms: Reflux
Group relationships: Ebbtide
Generic synonyms: Flow, Flowing

4. Verb. Hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb.

5. Verb. Fall away or decline. "The patient's strength ebbed away"
Generic synonyms: Recede
Derivative terms: Ebbing

Definition of Ebb

1. n. The European bunting.

2. n. The reflux or flowing back of the tide; the return of the tidal wave toward the sea; -- opposed to flood; as, the boats will go out on the ebb.

3. v. i. To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.

4. v. t. To cause to flow back.

5. a. Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.

Definition of Ebb

1. to recede [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: recede

Medical Definition of Ebb

1. Falling stage or outward flow, especially of tides. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ebb

eau de vie
eave
eaved
eaves
eaves
eavesdrop
eavesdropped
eavesdropper
eavesdroppers
eavesdropping
eavesdrops
EA rosette
ebauche
ebauches
ebb (current term)
ebb (current term)
ebbed
ebbet
ebbets
ebbing
Ebbinghaus test
ebbless
ebbs
ebbtide
ebbtides
ebb away
ebb down
ebb off
ebb out
Ebenaceae

Other Resources:

Search for Ebb on Dictionary.com!Search for Ebb on Thesaurus.com!Search for Ebb on Google!Search for Ebb on Wikipedia!

Search

Translations