tide (Meaning)
tide (n)
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea)
there are usually two high and two low tides each day
tide (v)
rise or move forward
cause to float with the tide
be carried with the tide
tide (prep.)
Time; period; season.
The alternate rising and falling of the waters of the ocean, and of bays, rivers, etc., connected therewith. The tide ebbs and flows twice in each lunar day, or the space of a little more than twenty-four hours. It is occasioned by the attraction of the sun and moon (the influence of the latter being three times that of the former), acting unequally on the waters in different parts of the earth, thus disturbing their equilibrium. A high tide upon one side of the earth is accompanied by a high tide upon the opposite side. Hence, when the sun and moon are in conjunction or opposition, as at new moon and full moon, their action is such as to produce a greater than the usual tide, called the spring tide, as represented in the cut. When the moon is in the first or third quarter, the sun's attraction in part counteracts the effect of the moon's attraction, thus producing under the moon a smaller tide than usual, called the neap tide.
A stream; current; flood; as, a tide of blood.
Tendency or direction of causes, influences, or events; course; current.
Violent confluence.
The period of twelve hours.
tide (v. t.)
To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.
tide (n.)
To betide; to happen.
To pour a tide or flood.
To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tide
tide Sentence Examples
- The rising tide surged into the harbor, flooding the docks.
- The low tide exposed the sandy expanse of the ocean floor.
- The full moon's pull created an exceptionally high tide.
- Boats rose and fell with the relentless rhythm of the tides.
- The tide pools teemed with marine life at low tide.
- The coastline shifted constantly due to the erosive power of the tides.
- The lunar tide was more pronounced than the solar tide.
- The tide surged against the seawall, threatening to breach it.
- The receding tide left behind a tapestry of shells and seaweed.
- The tide was a powerful natural force that shaped the coastal landscape.
FAQs About the word tide
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon, something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea), there
trend, tendency, direction, wind, turn, leaning, curve, current,drift, run
No antonyms found.
The rising tide surged into the harbor, flooding the docks.
The low tide exposed the sandy expanse of the ocean floor.
The full moon's pull created an exceptionally high tide.
Boats rose and fell with the relentless rhythm of the tides.
