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ebbed

The correct spelling is ebbed.

How to pronounce ebbed

/ɛbd/
verb

IPA: /ɛbd/

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The correct spelling is ebbed. To flow back or recede For example: "The tides ebbed at noon."

Usage Examples

The tides ebbed at noon.

The dying man's strength ebbed away.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To flow back or recede
  2. 2.To fall away or decline
  3. 3.To fish with stakes and nets that serve to prevent the fish from getting back into the sea with the ebb
  4. 4.To cause to flow back.

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