ebbing
Ebbing points to something slowly decreasing, fading, or receding over time. It can describe the tide moving back from the shore, but it also works for less visible changes, like the gradual weakening of interest, energy, confidence, or power. In this lesson, we look at why ebbing is often used as a noun, how it connects to the base word ebb, and what makes phrases like “the ebbing of public interest” or “ebbing and flowing” feel natural. Watch the full lesson to learn how to use ebbing with clarity and confidence.