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tide

/taɪd/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The high tide made it difficult to walk along the beach at lunchtime. "

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noun

A stream, current or flood.

Examples :

"The rising tide of students entering the school hall made it difficult to find a seat. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The school's annual fundraising gala was held during the Christmas tide. "

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noun

Examples :

"The tide of my busy day came at the end of the school year. "

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

Examples :

"Eventide, noontide, morrowtide, nighttide, moon-tide, harvest-tide, wintertide, summertide, springtide, autumn-tide etc.,."

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noun

The period of twelve hours.

Examples :

"The tide of the school day was over, and we were finally home. "

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noun

Something which changes like the tides of the sea.

Examples :

"The tide of popular opinion at school shifted quickly; one day everyone loved the new dress code, and the next, many students were protesting it. "

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

Examples :

"The current tide of popular opinion at school is favoring a new dress code. "

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noun

Violent confluence

Examples :

"The tide of angry students flooding the hallway created a violent confluence of bodies. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The strong current tide carried the small boat effortlessly downstream. "

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verb

To pour a tide or flood.

Examples :

"The ocean tided most impressively."

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verb

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

Examples :

"The sailboat crew will tide up the river as the tide turns to allow them to reach the marina. "

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verb

To happen, occur.

Examples :

"Problems with the project often tide over until the last minute. "