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Definition ebb and flow in British English

ebb and flow phrase

phrase
1

to keep becoming smaller or weaker and then larger or stronger

Example

Enthusiasm for reform ebbed and flowed.

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to crater decrease decline
2

to keep changing between two states

Example

The battle ebbed and flowed around them.

Synonyms and related words
transition change turn into
Definition ebb and flow in British English