tide
word
/ˈtaɪd/
tyd
/tˈaɪd/
tyd
Definition
The tide is the regular rise and fall of the sea caused mainly by the moon's and the sun's pull. It can also mean a strong movement or direction of events, feelings, or opinion.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used about the sea: 'high tide' and 'low tide' are the key collocations. In figurative use, common patterns are 'the tide is turning' and 'a tide of + noun' such as 'a tide of anger'. Do not confuse it with 'wave': a tide is a long-period rise and fall, not a single moving wave.
Spanish: mareaPortuguese (BR): maréPortuguese (PT): maréChinese (Simplified): 潮汐 - 潮水Chinese (Traditional): 潮汐 - 潮水Hindi: ज्वार - भाटा (समुद्र का उतार-चढ़ाव)Arabic: المدّ والجزر - المدّBengali: জোয়ার-ভাটা - প্রবাহ (আবেগ/ঘটনা)Russian: прилив и отлив - поток (событий/эмоций)Japanese: 潮 - 流れ（感情・出来事）Vietnamese: thủy triều - làn sóng (cảm xúc/sự kiện)Korean: 조수 - 물결 (감정/사건)Turkish: gelgit - akım (duygu/olay)Urdu: مد و جزر - لہر (جذبات/واقعات)Indonesian: pasang surut - gelombang (perasaan/peristiwa)
Example Sentences
The tide is high this morning.
basic
The tide is turning in our favor.
natural
We waited for the tide to go out.
basic
The moon affects the tide.
basic
Check the tide times before we head to the beach.
natural
A tide of complaints hit the company after the update.
natural