tide

[taɪd]

tide Definition

• 1. the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
• 2. a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events

Using tide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tide is high at noon.

• Example

  The tide is going out.

• Example

  The tide of public opinion has turned against him.

• Example

  She felt a tide of anger rising within her.

tide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tide

• current
• flow
• stream
• surge
• trend

Antonyms for tide

• stagnation
• stillness

Idioms Using tide

• go with the tide

  follow the prevailing trend or opinion

  Example

  He decided to go with the tide and support the new initiative.

• stem the tide

  stop or slow down a trend or flow of events

  Example

  The government is trying to stem the tide of illegal immigration.

• ride the tide

  take advantage of a favorable trend or situation

  Example

  The company was able to ride the tide of economic growth and increase its profits.

Phrases with tide

• high tide

  the state of the tide when at its highest level

  Example

  We can go swimming during high tide.

• low tide

  the state of the tide when at its lowest level

  Example

  During low tide, we can walk along the beach and explore the tide pools.

• turn the tide

  reverse a trend or change the course of events

  Example

  The new policy may turn the tide of public opinion in their favor.

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Summary: tide in Brief

The term 'tide' [taɪd] refers to the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. It also denotes a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events, as in 'The tide of public opinion has turned against him.' 'Tide' extends into phrases like 'high tide,' and idioms like 'go with the tide,' denoting following the prevailing trend, and 'stem the tide,' implying stopping or slowing down a trend.