ebb

Universal Words noun, verb noun (the ebb) [usuallysing.] the period of time when the sea flows away from the land: the ebb tide IDIOMS the ebb and flow (of sth/sb) the repeated, often regular, movement from one state to another; the repeated change in level, numbers or amount: the ebb and flow of the tides / seasons * the ebb and flow of money * She sat in silence enjoying the ebb and flow of conversation. * He had known her long enough to recognize the ebb and flow of her moods. moreatLOWadj. verb [V] 1 (formal) (of the TIDE in the sea) to move away from the land SYNGOOUT OPPFLOW 2 ~ (away) to become gradually weaker or less SYNDECREASE: The pain was ebbing. * As night fell, our enthusiasm began to ebb away. \