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ebb vs decline

decline vs ebb

ebb and decline both are nouns.

ebb and decline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ebb Yes No Yes No
decline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, decline is a hypernym of ebb; that is, decline is a word with a broader meaning than ebb:
  • ebb: a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  • decline: change toward something smaller or lower
Other hypernyms of ebb include diminution.
ebb (noun) decline (noun)
the outward flow of the tide a downward slope or bend
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
change toward something smaller or lower
a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
ebb (verb) decline (verb)
fall away or decline grow smaller
hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb grow worse
flow back or recede show unwillingness towards
inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
go down
fall in value
not accept as true
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