Goes down

EBBS

Think of how the tide behaves when it retreats from the shore, opposite of flowing in.

"Goes down" hints at something receding or decreasing, like the tide pulling back from the shore. The word "ebbs" fits perfectly because it specifically describes that backward flow of water. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay—just a concise way to say "retreats" or "lessens." Think of the phrase "ebb and flow" to remember the meaning.