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Meaning of Ebbs
The primary meaning of the word "Ebbs" is to flow back or away, especially from a high point.
Definitions
- To flow back or away, especially from a high point
- To decline or decrease in strength, power, or intensity
- To become weaker or less active
Etymology of Ebbs
The word "Ebbs" originates from the Old English word "ebba", which means "flowing back" or "receding"
It is related to the Old Norse word "ap", which also means "to flow back"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the movement of the tide, as well as the decline or decrease of various phenomena, such as strength, power, or intensity
Example Uses
- The tide ebbs and flows with the changing moon
- Her energy ebbed as the day wore on
- The company's profits ebbed after the economic downturn
- The patient's condition ebbed and flowed over the course of the illness