tide

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Pronunciation
/taɪd/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

A stream, current or flood.

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

A time.

Example Sentences
  • The doctor's no good this tide.
5 Definition

A point or period of time identified or described by a qualifier (found in compounds).

Example Sentences
  • Eventide, noontide, morrowtide, nighttide, moon-tide, harvest-tide, wintertide, summertide, springtide, autumn-tide etc.,.
6 Definition

The period of twelve hours.

7 Definition

Something which changes like the tides of the sea.

8 Definition

Tendency or direction of causes, influences, or events; course; current.

9 Definition

Violent confluence

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

To pour a tide or flood.

Example Sentences
  • The ocean tided most impressively.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

To happen, occur.