Pronunciation: /ɛb/
noun the movement of the tide out to sea
A1 The ebb of the tide left behind seashells on the shore.
A2 She felt a sense of ebb in her energy levels after a long day at work.
B1 The ebb of interest in the project was evident during the team meeting.
B2 As the economy started to recover, the ebb of unemployment rates became noticeable.
C1 The ebb and flow of emotions in a relationship can be challenging to navigate.
C2 The ebb of power within the government led to a shift in policies and decisions.
verb to gradually decrease or lessen
A1 The tide began to ebb, revealing the sandy shore.
A2 As the sun set, the crowd at the beach started to ebb away.
B1 The popularity of the trend started to ebb as newer styles emerged.
B2 After the initial excitement, interest in the project began to ebb.
C1 The political party's support continued to ebb due to recent scandals.
C2 The river's flow ebbed and flowed with the changing seasons.
formal The ebb of the tide was carefully monitored by the scientists.
informal I noticed the ebb of the crowd as the game went on.
slang The party started to ebb once the music stopped.
figurative Her enthusiasm for the project began to ebb as obstacles arose.
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