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Meaning of ebbed
The primary meaning of the word "ebbed" is that it describes something, especially a feeling or a situation, that has become less strong or intense.
Etymology of ebbed
The word "ebbed" comes from the Old English word "ebban", which is also the source of the Modern English word "ebb", and is related to the Old Norse word "ap", which means "to flow back" or "to recede".
Historically, the word "ebbed" has been used to describe the movement of the sea, especially the tide, and has since been extended to describe other things that decrease or decline, such as feelings, situations, or quantities.
Synonyms
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- The past tense of the verb "ebb", which means to flow back or away from something, especially the sea, or to decrease or decline in amount, degree, or intensity.
- * To become weaker or less strong, or to decrease in amount or degree.
Usage Examples
- The tide ebbed away from the shore, leaving a wide expanse of sand and pebbles.
- * Her enthusiasm for the project had ebbed, and she was no longer as motivated as she had been.
- * The team's energy had ebbed in the second half of the game, and they were unable to score.