Ebb Off (Verb)
Meaning
Flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The powerful waves ebbed back as the moon began its setting phase.
- As the ocean currents changed, the water ebbed away from the beach.
- The tide ebbed slowly, revealing the hidden crevices beneath the surface.
- The ebbing flow of the river changed the ecosystem significantly.
- The evening low water level showed that the tide had ebbed significantly overnight.