tides

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Definitions

noun

The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.
A stream, current or flood.
(chronology, except in liturgy) Time, notably anniversary, period or season linked to an ecclesiastical feast.
A time.“The doctor's no good this tide.”

verb

To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.
To pour a tide or flood.“The ocean tided most impressively.”
To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.

verb

To happen, occur.

Related words

Synonyms

befall betide surge lunar time period chao chaozhou crowds flows neap odds outflows perigean spills surges tidal trips vague wave

Associated

tide currents inundated gravitational flooding salinity flooded erosion estuary

Rhymes

besides strides chides sides guides glides provides abides genocides resides

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