tide
The regular rise and fall of the level of the ocean caused by the pull of the moon and sun. It happens twice a day and affects how much of the beach is covered by water.
Examples
3 of 5The tide is coming in, so we need to move our sandcastle.
The tide is coming in, so we need to move our sandcastle.
The ship will enter the harbor once the tide is high enough.
The ship will enter the harbor once the tide is high enough.
Check the tide before we go surfing this afternoon.
Check the tide before we go surfing this afternoon.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Moon' and 'Tide'. The Moon 'Ties' the water to its gravity and pulls it.
Quick Quiz
The beach is very wide right now because it is _____ tide.
Correct!
The correct answer is: low
Examples
The tide is coming in, so we need to move our sandcastle.
everydayThe tide is coming in, so we need to move our sandcastle.
The ship will enter the harbor once the tide is high enough.
formalThe ship will enter the harbor once the tide is high enough.
Check the tide before we go surfing this afternoon.
informalCheck the tide before we go surfing this afternoon.
The research focuses on how the tide influences coastal erosion.
academicThe research focuses on how the tide influences coastal erosion.
Our logistics team must account for the tide schedule for all coastal deliveries.
businessOur logistics team must account for the tide schedule for all coastal deliveries.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
turn the tide
to change a situation from losing to winning
tide someone over
to help someone with money or food for a short time
time and tide wait for no man
processes of nature or time do not stop for anyone
Often Confused With
A wave is a single moving ridge of water, while the tide is the overall rise and fall of the sea level.
Usage Notes
Use 'high tide' to describe when the water is closest to the land and 'low tide' when it has moved furthest away. It is most commonly used in a neutral or descriptive register.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'the tide is big' instead of 'the tide is high'. They also confuse it with 'current', which refers to the direction of water movement rather than its height.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Moon' and 'Tide'. The Moon 'Ties' the water to its gravity and pulls it.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'tid', which originally meant 'time' or 'season'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many coastal cultures, daily life, fishing, and transportation are strictly scheduled according to the tide cycles.
Quick Quiz
The beach is very wide right now because it is _____ tide.
Correct!
The correct answer is: low
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