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ebbing Meaning & Definition

/ˈɛbɪŋ/

What Does Ebbing Mean?

Ebbing is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of ebb. As a noun, it means The action of something that ebbs.

Word Facts for Ebbing

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈɛbɪŋ/
Synonymswane, ebb and refluent
Pluralebbings

Ebbing Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of ebb

Ebbing as a Noun

  1. The action of something that ebbs.

    ebbings and flowings

Verb

  1. To flow back or recede

    The tides ebbed at noon.

  2. To fall away or decline

    The dying man's strength ebbed away.

  3. To fish with stakes and nets that serve to prevent the fish from getting back into the sea with the ebb
  4. To cause to flow back.

Synonyms of Ebbing

Ebbing synonyms and antonyms →

Ebbing in a Sentence

ebbings and flowings

The tides ebbed at noon.

The dying man's strength ebbed away.

Word Forms & Grammar

ebbing

ebbing (plural ebbings)

Ebbing: Your Questions Answered

Is ebbing a verb or a noun?

Ebbing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for ebbing?

You can replace ebbing with words such as wane, ebb and refluent. See the full list of ebbing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ebbing?

The plural of ebbing is ebbings.