English Definition
v. recede decline fade
Significado en Español
reflujo, decaimiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thủy triều rút, suy giảm
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Example Sentence
His enthusiasm began to ebb as the project dragged on.
随着项目拖延，他的热情开始衰退。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
As the long evening wore on, the party's energy slowly began to ______.
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A
ebb
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B
surge
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C
rise
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D
swell
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A — ebb.
“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.
How do you use “ebb” in a sentence?
His enthusiasm began to ebb as the project dragged on. (随着项目拖延，他的热情开始衰退。)
What are synonyms for “ebb”?
recede, decline — all close in meaning to ebb (v. recede decline fade).
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.
