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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at a low ebb

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.04 in modern English

Syllables
at a low ebb
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

At a low point; in a poor state; in a state of decline or depression.

Example Sentences

Etymology

The figurative sense is an extension from the literal sense of low tide.

Phrases

ebb and flow low tide

Frequently Paired Words

ebb and flow low tide nadir

Questions

What does at a low ebb mean?
At a low point; in a poor state; in a state of decline or depression.
Where does at a low ebb come from?
The figurative sense is an extension from the literal sense of low tide.

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