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ebb

/ɛb/
ebb ɛb
English Definition
v. recede decline fade
中文释义
退潮;衰退
Significado en Español
reflujo, decaimiento
한국어 뜻
썰물, 쇠퇴
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thủy triều rút, suy giảm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ebb (low tide, recession, onomatopoeia) → recession.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “ebb”:

  1. A increase
  2. B diminish
  3. C accelerate
  4. D expand
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B — diminish. “ebb” means v. recede decline fade

Common questions about “ebb”

What does “ebb” mean?

ebb — v. recede decline fade. In Chinese: 退潮;衰退.

How do you pronounce “ebb”?

ebb is pronounced /ɛb/. It breaks into 1 syllable: ebb.

Is “ebb” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. ebb appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “ebb”?

ebb (low tide, recession, onomatopoeia) → recession.

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