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KK Pronunciation

〔 єb 〕

Pronunciation

〔 eb 〕


Overview of noun ebb

The noun ebb has 2 senses


  • ebb, ebbing, wane -- (a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number))

  • ebb, reflux -- (the outward flow of the tide)


Overview of verb ebb

The verb ebb has 3 senses


  • ebb, ebb away, ebb down, ebb out, ebb off -- (flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon")

  • ebb -- (hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb)

  • ebb -- (fall away or decline; "The patient's strength ebbed away")