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单词 ebbed
释义

ebb

1 of 2

noun

ˈeb How to pronounce ebb (audio)
1
: the reflux of the tide toward the sea
2
: a point or condition of decline
our spirits were at a low ebb

ebb

2 of 2

verb

ebbed; ebbing; ebbs

intransitive verb

1
: to recede from the flood
2
: to fall from a higher to a lower level or from a better to a worse state
his popularity ebbed

Synonyms

Noun

  • decadence
  • declension
  • declination
  • decline
  • degeneracy
  • degeneration
  • degradation
  • dégringolade
  • descent
  • deterioration
  • devolution
  • downfall
  • downgrade
  • eclipse
  • fall

Verb

  • atrophy
  • crumble
  • decay
  • decline
  • degenerate
  • descend
  • deteriorate
  • devolve
  • regress
  • retrograde
  • rot
  • sink
  • worsen
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Example Sentences

Noun Morale seems to have reached its lowest ebb. a surprising ebb in the quality of workmanship in goods coming from that country Verb waiting for the tide to ebb the fortunes of the town slowly ebbed as factory after textile factory closed
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
And there also seems to be a hormonal connection to brain fog, connected to the ebb of estrogen that happens during the transition. Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 The best companies and leaders don’t see the ebb of the last disruption as a respite. Jonathan Brill, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021 Even among Republicans, who generally have favored the court’s conservative decisions, its standing was at a low ebb, with 39% expressing confidence in the court, down from 53% in 2010. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Under President Echeverría, relations between government and business reached their lowest ebb in decades. New York Times, 9 July 2022 Like always, his songs’ moods follow Fairbanks’ seasonal ebb and flow of serotonin-spiking sunlight and edge-of-depression darkness. Josh Niva For The Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2022 The enigmatic ebb and flow of restaurant openings and closings tied to the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic’s staffing issues continues. Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 July 2022 Our emotions often get swept up in the recurring ebb and flow. Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 June 2022 While erosion is natural for barrier islands like the Outer Banks, Hallac said climate change may exacerbate the natural ebb and flow. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 13 May 2022
Verb
In a debate with Cathie Wood last September, Arnott charged that the Ark Invest chief was amassing hot players at bubble valuations, and profiting from runaway momentum that would eventually ebb, causing steep declines. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 4 May 2022 No, the market will continue to ebb and flow based on current events, which are out of our control. Jeff Rose, Forbes, 26 May 2022 So being appropriately proactive and responsive, responsive and proactive to how the environment is just going to ebb and flow in the coming weeks and months. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 25 May 2022 The lesson also is that a team can play poorly or go on a hot streak, attendance can ebb and come back, but food is a constant. Marc Bona, cleveland, 25 July 2022 China’s export boom is expected to ebb in April as the country’s stringent Covid-19 control measures disrupted factory output and the domestic supply chain. Wsj Staff, WSJ, 8 May 2022 Powell said the Fed expects the price surges to ebb as supply chain bottlenecks ease, household demand moderates as consumers deplete their stimulus checks and other government aid from last year, and the Fed raises interest rates. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2022 Fun prints like a checkerboard or tropical fruits ebb and flow with the trend cycle, but florals are a forever favorite. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 July 2022 While friendships on the Real Housewives series sometimes ebb and flow, Frankel and Zarin have not appeared to mend their relationship much since the feud. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English ebbe, from Old English ebba; akin to Middle Dutch ebbe ebb, Old English of from — more at of

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ebb 1 of 2

noun

ˈeb How to pronounce ebb (audio)
1
: the flowing out of the tide
2
: a point reached after things have gotten worse
In the ebb of their fortunes, this sum was their total capital … Jack London, The Call of the Wild

ebb

2 of 2

verb

ebbed; ebbing
1
: to flow out or away
2
: to get worse His fortunes ebbed.

ebbed

verb

past tense of ebb
1
as in deteriorated
to become worse or of less value the fortunes of the town slowly ebbed as factory after textile factory closed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • deteriorated
  • worsened
  • crumbled
  • descended
  • declined
  • diminished
  • sunk
  • sank
  • degenerated
  • devolved
  • atrophied
  • weakened
  • waned
  • fell
  • decayed
  • regressed
  • receded
  • dwindled
  • rotted
  • sagged
  • disintegrated
  • retrograded
  • abated
  • reduced
  • soured
  • ran to seed
  • slipped
  • lessened
  • undermined
  • degraded
  • decomposed
  • went to pot
  • downsized
  • went to seed
  • corrupted
  • languished
  • drooped
  • lagged
  • dilapidated
  • putrefied
  • lowered
  • de-escalated
  • debilitated
  • moldered
  • spoiled
  • failed
  • wilted
  • spoilt
  • flagged
  • broke down
  • ran down
  • wasted (away)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • improved
  • intensified
  • ameliorated
  • strengthened
  • heightened
  • progressed
  • enhanced
  • upgraded
  • meliorated
  • enriched
  • developed
  • bettered
  • proceeded
  • marched
  • fortified
  • advanced
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2
as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the howling winds ebbed as the hurricane moved into the interior

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • subsided
  • decreased
  • diminished
  • fell
  • eased
  • vanished
  • waned
  • receded
  • dwindled
  • shrank
  • declined
  • shrunk
  • lessened
  • abated
  • palled
  • weakened
  • relented
  • tapered
  • moderated
  • evaporated
  • lowered
  • fell away
  • tapered off
  • remitted
  • let up
  • phased down
  • de-escalated
  • slackened
  • compressed
  • dropped (off)
  • alleviated
  • drained (away)
  • ratcheted (down)
  • racheted (down)
  • collapsed
  • condensed
  • constricted
  • contracted
  • relaxed
  • died (away or down or out)
  • sunk
  • sank
  • gave out
  • flagged
  • deflated
  • faded (away)
  • melted (away)
  • slowed (down)
  • petered (out)
  • frittered (away)
  • tailed (off)
  • caved (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • increased
  • intensified
  • swelled
  • grew
  • soared
  • expanded
  • rose
  • built
  • escalated
  • accumulated
  • mushroomed
  • burgeoned
  • emerged
  • ballooned
  • enlarged
  • mounted
  • appeared
  • waxed
  • snowballed
  • lengthened
  • bourgeoned
  • picked up
  • distended
  • elongated
  • blew up
  • showed up
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