ebb

Meanings

• Noun

  A gradual decrease or recession of a tide, current, or flow.

  - "The ebb tide leaves the beach exposed."
  - "The fishermen wait for the ebb to bring in their catch."
  - "The river's ebb flow reveals the rocks on the riverbed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛb/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

flood , flow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ebb
deb , heb , reb , tib , gib , nib , fib , hib , lib , rib

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Homophones

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1. Ebb (Scottish) : A small stream or brook.
   

2. Ebb (Surname) : English origin, meaning 'stream'.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ebb that leads to same result
ebb , ebbs , ebbed , ebbing , ebb tide , ebb tides , ebb and flow

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Forms

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ebbs, ebbed, ebbing

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Etymology

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Old English 'ebban' meaning 'to flow out'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ebb tide' comes from Old English 'ebban' which means 'to flow out'.

2. The ebb tide lasts longer than the flood tide in some areas due to the shape of the coastline.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tide: A regular rise and fall of bodies of water caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

2. Flow: A continuous movement or progression.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ebb' is often used metaphorically to describe a decline or recession, such as in the phrase 'ebb and flow' which refers to the natural rhythm of highs and lows.

How to Memorize "ebb"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the tide gradually receding, leaving the beach exposed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'ebb' with the idea of a decrease or recession.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Bear Can Have Ice Cream' to remember the definition of 'ebb' - Every Bear Can Have 'I's (individuals) Back, but 'C'an't Have 'I's (items) Back (when the tide is ebbing).

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