tide

Definition

  • noun: the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean that is caused by the pull of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth
  • noun: a space of time
  • verb: to flow as or in a tide
  • + 'of'
  • synonyms: surge, period, time

Examples

  • Politically, she tends to 'go against the tide' on her college campus. [=she tends to have different political opinions than most people on her college campus]

  • He became involved in social issues at the 'high tide' of the civil rights movement. [=at the most active and important time of the civil rights movement]

  • The team was on a losing streak, but then 'the tide turned' [=their luck changed] and they went on to win the championship.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You have a beautiful house. Thank you. Pool's a little cold, but it's very expensive to heat, so... I think I'm gonna goin and check the tide tables 'cause I'm gonna take the boat out early in the morning. - You should come. - I would love to. We sold the boat. (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits