Tide

English Meaning

Time; period; season.

1. The periodic variation in the surface level of the oceans and of bays, gulfs, inlets, and estuaries, caused by gravitational attraction of the moon and sun.
2. A specific occurrence of such a variation: awaiting the next high tide.
3. Flood tide.
4. Tidal force.
5. Something that fluctuates like the waters of the tide: a rising tide of discontent. See Synonyms at flow.
6. A time or season. Often used in combination: eventide; Christmastide; Shrovetide.
7. A favorable occasion; an opportunity.
8. To rise and fall like the tide.
9. Nautical To drift or ride with the tide: tided off the reef; tiding up the Hudson.
10. To carry along with or as if with the tide.
11. tide over To support through a difficult period: I asked for $100 to tide me over till payday.
12. Archaic To betide; befall.