English Definition
v. recede decline fade
Significado en Español
reflujo, decaimiento
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”:
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A
increase
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B
diminish
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C
accelerate
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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.