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tide
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- pronunciation:
- taId
- phrases:
- tide over
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the change in the height of the surface of oceans and other large bodies of water that happens about every twelve hours. Tides are caused by the pull of the moon and sun.
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| definition 2: |
the flowing of water away from or back onto the land.
The shells were swept away with the tide.- similar words:
- wash
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| definition 3: |
something like this in its rising and falling current, or drift.
The tide of public opinion turned against the president. |
| related words: |
wave |
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| phrase: |
tide over |
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