tide
/taɪd/
noun
- The regular rise and fall of the ocean's surface caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
- We planned our boat trip around the high tide so we wouldn't get stuck in the mud.
- The tide comes in and goes out twice a day along this beach.
- The strong tide made it difficult to swim against the current.
- A powerful trend, movement, or change in opinion, events, or fortune.
- A rising tide of support helped the charity reach its fundraising goal.
- The team managed to turn the tide in the second half and win the game.
- The tide of public opinion turned against the new law after the protests.
Synonyms
verb
- To help someone get through a difficult period, usually temporarily (used in phrase 'tide over').
- The emergency fund tided the family over during the months of unemployment.
- These snacks will tide us over until dinner is ready.
- A small loan from my friend tided me over until I got my next paycheck.