ebbing

• Substantiv, das das allmähliche Abnehmen von Größe, Stärke, Kraft oder Menge bezeichnet; auch das Zurückweichen des Meerwassers bei der Ebbe.

A noun referring to a gradual decline in size, strength, power, or number.

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1. Gradual declineC1formal

   A gradual decrease in size, strength, power, or number.

   Abnahme

   • The ebbing of the tide left the beach covered in shells.
   • There was a noticeable ebbing of public support for the policy.
   • The ebbing of his strength was a sign of his illness.

   Synonymedeclinedecreasediminutionebbfadinglesseningrecedingreductionsubsidingwaning

   Antonymefloodflowgrowthincreaserisesurge

• Verb, das das allmähliche Abnehmen, Zurückgehen oder Nachlassen von etwas beschreibt, etwa das Zurückweichen des Meeres bei der Ebbe oder das Schwinden eines Gefühls.

A verb used to describe the gradual decrease or decline of something, such as the tide receding or a feeling fading away.

1. Recede or flow backB2formal

   To flow back or recede, especially referring to the tide moving away from the shore.

   Zurückweichen der Flut

   • The tide began to ebb in the late afternoon.
   • We watched the water ebb slowly from the beach.
   • The sea ebbed, leaving behind shells and seaweed.

   Synonymeabatefall backgo outrecederetreatsubsidewane

   Antonymefloodflowrisesurge

2. Decline or diminishB2formal

   To gradually decrease in strength, intensity, or amount.

   Nachlassen

   • His enthusiasm for the project began to ebb after months of delays.
   • The crowd's energy ebbed as the concert went on.
   • Her strength ebbed away as the illness progressed.

   Synonymeabatedeclinediminishdwindlefadelessenrecedesubsidetaperwane

   Antonymeflowgrowincreaserisesurge

Phrasal-Variantenebb awayebb downebb offebb out