ebb off

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Verb ebb off has 1 sense

ebb, ebb away, ebb down, ebb out, ebb off - flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon"
--₁ is one way to recede, fall back, retire
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Ebb Off

Description

Ebb off is a phrasal verb that means to recede or lessen gradually, usually referring to the subsiding of a tide or the diminishing of a particular situation or feeling.

Sample Sentences

Verb:

The tide slowly began to ebb off, revealing the hidden seashells on the shore.
After the storm, the enthusiasm for the project started to ebb off.
As time passed, the pain in her leg began to ebb off, allowing her to walk more comfortably.

Noun:

The ebb off of emotions brought relief and a sense of calmness.
His happiness came in waves, with periods of high intensity followed by moments of ebb off.
They experienced an ebb off in customer support after the product's flaws were exposed.

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