Ebb refers to the receding of something, such as the tide, that commonly comes and goes. It can also refer to a point or condition of decline, where something falls from a higher to a lower level or from a better to a worse state. Here are some examples of how the term is used:

• Tide: Ebb can refer to the reflux of the tide toward the sea. It means that the water is moving away from the coast and falling to a lower level.

• Decline: Ebb can also refer to a decline or decay, where something fades away or becomes less. For example, morale can reach its lowest ebb, or there can be a surprising ebb in the quality of workmanship in goods coming from a certain country.

• Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB): EBB is an abbreviation for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, which is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.