Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Ebb

• (n.) The European bunting.
• (n.) The reflux or flowing back of the tide; the return of the tidal wave toward the sea; -- opposed to flood; as, the boats will go out on the ebb.
• (n.) The state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.
• (v. i.) To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.
• (v. i.) To return or fall back from a better to a worse state; to decline; to decay; to recede.
• (v. t.) To cause to flow back.
• (a.) Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.

Synonyms of Ebb

• Retire
• Recede
• Decrease
• Sick
• Decline
• Decay
• Wane.

Antonyms of Ebb

• Flow
• Increase
• Abound
• Swell.

Homophones of Ebb

• Eb