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tide

[taɪd]

tide Definition

  • 1the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
  • 2a 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

Antonyms for tide

Idioms Using tide

  • follow the prevailing trend or opinion

    Example

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

  • stop or slow down a trend or flow of events

    Example

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

  • 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

  • the state of the tide when at its highest level

    Example

    We can go swimming during high 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.

  • 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.

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