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ebb away
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ebb, ebb away, ebb down, ebb out, ebb offverb
flow back or recede
"the tides ebbed at noon"
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ebb away
"Ebb away" generally means to gradually lessen, reduce, or decline over time. It is often used to describe intangible things such as feelings, emotions, or even physical things like energy levels. The phrase originated from the action of the tide receding or ebbing away from the shore.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ebb away in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ebb away in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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