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tide

|tide|

/taɪd/

sea level change

Etymology

Etymology Information

'tide' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tīd,' where 'tīd' meant 'time' or 'season.'

Historical Evolution

'tīd' changed from Old English word 'tīd' and eventually became the modern English word 'tide'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'time' or 'season,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the rise and fall of sea levels.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon.

The tide is high, so the beach is smaller than usual.

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Verb 1

to flow as the tide does.

The river tided over the banks after the heavy rain.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35