Synonyms for

Tide

Verb / taɪd / Another word for tide — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tide refers to the regular rise and fall of the ocean's surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Synonyms & similar words

ebb lunartimeperiod surge wave surge flood tsunami undertow whirlpool current stream flow movement flux ebb influx outflow

Synonyms by register

Formal

current flow drift

Informal

swing pull

Literary

flux surge ebb

Antonyms

ebb recession decline low slack

Common collocations

  • high tide
  • low tide
  • ebb tide
  • flood tide
  • turn of the tide
  • against the tide
  • with the tide
  • tidal wave

Word family

noun tide
verb tide
adjective tidal

Usage note

The word 'tide' primarily refers to the rise and fall of sea levels. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a prevailing tendency or influence.

Example sentences

  1. The tide is high, so the boats can come into the harbor now.
  2. When the tide is low, we can see lots of creatures in the tide pools.
  3. The tide was so strong, it pulled me under.
  4. The tide can be dangerous if you don't know how to swim.
  5. The tide is a natural phenomenon that happens twice a day.

Quotes

  • The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. - Jacques Cousteau
  • The tides are in our veins. - Robinson Jeffers
  • The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul. - Wyland

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