Meaning of the word tide in English

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tide

US /taɪd/

UK /taɪd/

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.

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The tide is coming in, so the beach will soon be covered.

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We need to check the tide times before we go fishing.

Synonym:

current flow stream drift

a powerful surge of feeling or trend of events.

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There was a rising tide of public opinion against the new policy.

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The company managed to turn the tide of declining sales.

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trend current flow surge wave

to carry (someone or something) over a difficulty or period of time.

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The emergency funds helped to tide them over until their next paycheck.

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A small loan will tide me over until I find a new job.

Synonym:

sustain support maintain keep going

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