English dictionary

ebb

/E/b/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

noun.process

Synonyms ebbing wane

Source: WordNet 3.0
the outward flow of the tide

noun.event

Synonyms reflux

Source: WordNet 3.0
The European bunting.

noun

Source: webster1913
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.

noun

Source: webster1913

flow back or recede

verb.motion

Examples
The tides ebbed at noon.

Synonyms ebb away ebb down ebb off ebb out

Antonyms surge tide

Source: WordNet 3.0
hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb

verb.competition

Source: WordNet 3.0
fall away or decline

verb.change

Examples
The patient's strength ebbed away.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.

verb

Source: webster1913
To cause to flow back.

verb

Source: webster1913