nounπShareThe receding movement of the tide."The boats will go out on the ebb."nauticaloceansailingnaturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gradual decline."The ebbs in his motivation made it hard to finish his homework. "timeprocesstendencysituationamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low state; a state of depression."After the excitement of the holidays, January usually brings the ebbs of post-celebration blues. "conditionmindsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA European bunting, the corn bunting (Emberiza calandra, syns. Emberiza miliaria, Milaria calandra)."While birdwatching in the fields, we spotted several ebbs perched on the fence posts. "animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flow back or recede"The tides ebbed at noon."natureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall away or decline"The excitement for the school trip gradually ebbed as the day drew closer. "timeprocessnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fish with stakes and nets that serve to prevent the fish from getting back into the sea with the ebb"The villagers ebbs along the coast, using nets staked into the mud to trap fish as the tide goes out. "fishnauticalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to flow back."As the tide ebbs, the water level gets lower on the beach. "natureoceangeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading