tide

/tˈa‍ɪd/

/ˈtaɪd/

Tide

the rise and fall of the sea level, which happens regularly, as a result of the attraction of the sun and moon

something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea)

there are usually two high and two low tides each day

the way that the opinions of the majority of people are changing or developing

to tide

MAIN VERB

rise or move forward

synonyms : surge

antonyms : ebb

be carried with the tide

cause to float with the tide

Examples

1. The votes in the swing state may turn the tide in this election.

2. The victory turned the tide of the war in North Africa.

3. Certain species of dinoflagellates can create red tides, affecting marine life.

4. Wow, they really turned the tide on their opponents by scoring 20 unanswered points!