■ noun the movement of the tide out to sea.
■ verb
1》 (of tidewater) move away from the land; recede. Compare with flow .
2》 (often ~ away ) (of an emotion or quality) gradually decrease.
Phrases
at a low ~ in a poor state.
Origin
OE ~a (n.), ~ian (v.), of W. Gmc origin; ult. related to of .