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Another word for ebb

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Noun

  1. The act or process of becoming less active or intense

    See also:

    increase

Verb

  1. To grow or cause to grow gradually less

    See also:

    increase

  2. To move back or away from a point, limit, or mark

    See also:

    approach

  3. To become or cause to become less active or intense

    See also:

    increase

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Another word for ebb

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Sentence Examples

  • He listened intently to the ebb and flow of these sounds.

  • She didn't know what he was, only that the ebb and flow of magic and energy between them felt … natural.

  • Gabriel sat in silent thought, comforted by the ebb and flow of the waves.

  • Without touching him, she still felt the ebb and flow of energy.

  • The rise of the tide is very considerable in the estuary of the Meghna, and many of the creeks and water-courses in the island of Dakshin Shahbazpur, which are almost dry at ebb tide, contain 18 or 19 ft.

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