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Meaning of tide
The primary meaning of the word "tide" refers to the periodic rising and falling of the sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
Etymology of tide
The word "tide" originates from Old English "tīd", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "tīdiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dī-" meaning "to stretch" or "to extend"
Historically, the word "tide" has been used to describe not only the movement of the sea but also periods of time, such as the tides of day and night, and strong feelings or tendencies, such as the tide of public opinion
Synonyms
surge
wave
flood
current
flow
stream
flux
rush
gush
spill
overflow
deluge
inundation
swell
billow
roller
breaker
undertow
ripple
eddy
whirlpool
vortex
torrent
cataract
cascade
waterfall
freshet
spate
streamlet
brook
creek
river
ocean
sea
lake
lagoon
bay
gulf
strait
channel
estuary
delta
mouth
shoreline
coast
beach
shore
Definitions
- The periodic rising and falling of the sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
- * A strong or overwhelming feeling or tendency
- * A time or period, especially one characterized by a particular quality or event
Usage Examples
- The tide came in quickly, flooding the beach
- * The tide of public opinion turned against the government
- * The company is trying to stay ahead of the tide of technological change
Antonyms
low
ebb
recession
withdrawal
retreat
decline
decrease
reduction
slump
downturn
lull
calm
stillness
stagnation
inactivity
dormancy
hibernation
quiescence
torpor
lethargy
apathy
indifference
stagnation
inaction