C1noun 1K

Tide

🇬🇧 UK /["/taɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/taɪd/"]/

Meaning of Tide

a regular rise and fall in the level of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun; the flow of water that happens as the sea rises and falls

In simple words: The rise and fall of the sea level, caused by the moon and sun.

Tide in a sentence

• The tide comes in every six hours along the coast.
• We planned our beach walk to avoid the high tide.
• The strong tide swept the swimmers away from the shore.
• Scientists study the tide to better understand ocean currents.
• The rising tide symbolizes a change in public opinion.
• After the scandal, there was a tide of protests across the city.
• A tide of emotions overwhelmed him when he heard the news.
• The political tide is shifting toward more progressive policies.

How to use Tide

Used commonly in discussions about the ocean or beach. 'Tide' can refer to the times when the water level is high (high tide) or low (low tide). Avoid using in non-contextual situations where it doesn't pertain to water.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'tide' like a time-bound event, as in 'time flows like the ocean'.

Related words

Collocations with Tide

• strong
• flood
• incoming
• catch
• be in
• be out
• come in
• line
• mark
• pool
• at… tide
• on a/​the tide
• growing
• rising
• shifting
• go with
• ride
• go against
• run
• carry somebody/​something along
• turn
• against a/​the tide
• on a tide
• tide against
• the tide of history
• the turn of the tide
• growing
• rising
• shifting
• go with
• ride
• go against
• run
• carry somebody/​something along
• turn
• against a/​the tide
• on a tide
• tide against
• the tide of history
• the turn of the tide

Synonyms for Tide

• current
• flow
• wave

Opposites of Tide

• ebb

Common mistakes with Tide

• Confusing 'tide' with 'tied' (past tense of tie)
• Using 'tide' to refer to general water levels instead of specifically ocean or sea levels
• Mispronouncing 'tide' as 'tidee'

Frequently asked questions about Tide

What does Tide mean?

The rise and fall of the sea level, caused by the moon and sun.

What is the definition of Tide?

a regular rise and fall in the level of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun; the flow of water that happens as the sea rises and falls

How do you use Tide in a sentence?

The tide comes in every six hours along the coast.

Can you give another example of Tide?

We planned our beach walk to avoid the high tide.

What are synonyms for Tide?

Common alternatives include current, flow, wave.

What is the opposite of Tide?

Opposite meanings include ebb.

What words go with Tide?

It commonly pairs with strong, flood, incoming, catch, be in, be out, come in, line, mark, pool, at… tide, on a/​the tide, growing, rising, shifting, go with, ride, go against, run, carry somebody/​something along, turn, against a/​the tide, on a tide, tide against, the tide of history, the turn of the tide, growing, rising, shifting, go with, ride, go against, run, carry somebody/​something along, turn, against a/​the tide, on a tide, tide against, the tide of history, the turn of the tide.

What are common mistakes when using Tide?

Confusing 'tide' with 'tied' (past tense of tie) Using 'tide' to refer to general water levels instead of specifically ocean or sea levels Mispronouncing 'tide' as 'tidee'

How do you pronounce Tide?

US: /["/taɪd/"]/, UK: /["/taɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tide?

Used commonly in discussions about the ocean or beach. 'Tide' can refer to the times when the water level is high (high tide) or low (low tide). Avoid using in non-contextual situations where it doesn't pertain to water.

What CEFR level is Tide?

"Tide" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.