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Tide
01
the rise and fall of the sea level, which happens regularly, as a result of the attraction of the sun and moon
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
tides
Examples
Fishermen need to be aware of the tide schedule to ensure their boats are safely docked.
02
something that fluctuates or changes in intensity
Examples
There is a tide of enthusiasm for the new project.
03
a flowing stream or current, particularly in large bodies of water like oceans or seas
Examples
The tide carried driftwood along the shore.
04
the general trend or movement in public opinion, social attitudes, or events
Examples
A tide of support for the candidate developed overnight.
to tide
01
to rise, advance, or move forward, often gradually or steadily
Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
tide
3rd person singular
tides
Past simple
tided
Past participle
tided
Examples
The economy is tiding upward after months of decline.
02
to be carried along by the current
Examples
Driftwood tidied toward the shore.
03
to cause something to float or move along with the tide
Examples
Workers tidied the logs downriver.
Lexical Tree
tidal
undertide
tide
