Meaning & use
tide
The regular rise and fall of the sea's surface caused mainly by the moon's gravitational pull.
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We collected shells at low tide when the beach was widest.
The fishing boats waited for the tide to come in before setting out.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively for a shifting trend, as in 'the tide of public opinion turned against the plan.'
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