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Ebbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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ebbing

 

[ หˆษ›bษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

tide movement

Ebbing refers to the movement of water, particularly in relation to the tides, where it recedes or flows away from the shore. This phenomenon is part of a tidal cycle and is characterized by a decrease in the water level along the coastline.

Synonyms

diminish, recede, withdraw

Examples of usage

  • The tide is ebbing, exposing the sandy beach.
  • As the water ebbs, shellfish become more visible.
  • We observed the ebbing tide as we walked along the shore.
Context #2 | Verb

decrease

Ebbing can also describe a gradual decline or decrease in intensity, quantity, or force. It can refer to emotions, activities, or various other elements that diminish over time.

Synonyms

dwindle, subside, wane

Examples of usage

  • Her enthusiasm was ebbing as the project progressed.
  • Interest in the subject has been ebbing over the years.
  • The excitement of the crowd was ebbing after the long wait.

Translations

Translations of the word "ebbing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diminuindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abnehmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkurang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะตะฝัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmniejszanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธ›ๅฐ‘ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diminuer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disminuir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azalmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค„์–ด๋“ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู†ุงู‚ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ubรฝvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ubรบdaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manjลกati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minnka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azalma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disminuir

Etymology

The term 'ebb' originates from the Old English word 'รฆbbian,' which means 'to flow back, recede.' It is related to the Proto-Germanic *abbลnฤ…, meaning 'to go away, vanish, ebb away.' The concept of ebbing has been associated with tides since ancient times, reflecting the natural rhythms influenced by the moon and sun. The distinction between ebb and flow is integral to understanding tidal patterns, which were vital for navigation and fishing in coastal communities. Over time, the usage of 'ebb' expanded into metaphorical contexts, describing the reduction of non-physical states, such as emotions or vigor, mirroring the cyclical nature of life. The imagery of water receding has resonated in literature and poetry, enhancing its symbolic power in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,990, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.