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Vocabulary Entry
ebb
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To flow back or recede, especially in relation to tides or water.
Example Sentences
"The tide began to ebb after reaching its peak."
"As the storm passed, the floodwaters slowly started to ebb."
"Her energy began to ebb after hours of studying."
N
noun
The movement of the tide away from the land; a receding flow.
Example Sentences
"We watched the ebb of the tide as the sun set."
"The ebb of the water revealed hidden rocks on the shore."
"He enjoyed the calm that accompanied the ebb of the river."