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Meaning of tide

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tide

Pronunciation:/taɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.

  2. A stream, current or flood.

  3. (chronology, except in liturgy) Time, notably anniversary, period or season linked to an ecclesiastical feast.

  4. A time.

    Example: The doctor's no good this tide.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.

  2. To pour a tide or flood.

    Example: The ocean tided most impressively.

  3. To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.