ebb
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B2
/ɛb/
receding or declining
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ebb' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ebba,' where 'ebba' meant 'receding tide.'
Historical Evolution
'ebba' transformed into the Middle English word 'ebbe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ebb.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'receding tide,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the movement of the tide out to sea.
The ebb of the tide left the beach exposed.
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Verb 1
to recede or move away from the land.
The tide began to ebb, revealing the rocks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35