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Plural for the movement or flow of the tide out to sea
“With the ebb of the tide, the samples grew more alike as the depth of the water decreased.”
Plural for a change to a lower or inferior state or level
“There has been a marked ebb in the quality of short stories owing to the probable preoccupation of writers with recent world events.”
Plural for a decline or lessening, especially in strength or quality
“But if Kane felt the ebb of his powers, it did not show.”
Plural for an act of moving back or withdrawing
Plural for the water as affected by the tide
Plural for a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events
To flow back or recede
“The tide begins to ebb, leaving, as it recedes, a few uncovered patches of weed and shingle.”
To diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
“All became silent for Luke and Aaron as they slowly felt their energy ebb away.”
To decline or deteriorate in state, quality or standard
“He will never be the same, and his powers will ebb as his faith in man dissolves.”
To deplete, or be depleted, in physical strength or energy
To use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
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