tide meaning and definition

TIDE noun

Definition of tide (noun)

1. the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
2. something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea)
   • "a rising tide of popular interest"
3. there are usually two high and two low tides each day
   • synonyms: lunar time period

TIDE verb

Definition of tide (verb)

1. rise or move forward
   • "surging waves"
   • synonyms: surge
   • antonym: ebb
2. cause to float with the tide
3. be carried with the tide