Pronunciation

/taɪd/

Definitions

Noun

1. The tide: The regular rise and fall of the sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. Example: “The tide was coming in, flooding the beach with water.”
2. Tide cycle: The periodic pattern of high and low tides over a day or week. Example: “The tide cycles follow a predictable pattern in coastal areas.”

Verb (informal)

1. To be influenced by or affected by a tide, such as a surge in popularity or opinion. Example: “The new marketing campaign has really tided her business over.”
2. To mark the time by the rising and falling of the tide. Example: “We use the tide to set our daily schedule.”

Adjective

1. Describing the ebb and flow of something, often used metaphorically. Example: “Life’s tides can be both calm and tumultuous.”

Phrases

• “Go with the tide” means to go along with the current situation or trend.
• “Be tide-bound” refers to being restricted or trapped by the tide.
• “High tide lifts all boats” is a saying suggesting that good times benefit everyone.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The fishermen left early to catch the high tide.”
• Verb: “Let’s go for a walk when the tide is low.”
• Adjective: “Her mood swung with the tides of her emotions.”

Synonyms

• Sea change -ebb and flow -ebb tide -marine ebb -moody tide -sea-level fluctuation