What does TIDES mean?

Parts of Speech

Tides is a noun that refers to the regular rise and fall of the sea, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the Earths waters.

Definitions

The term tides can also refer to the periodic variations in the level of a body of water, such as a lake or river, that are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

Pronunciations

US: /taɪdz/

UK: /taɪdz/

Origin and Usage

The word tides comes from the Old English word "tīd," meaning "time" or "season." The concept of tides has been known since ancient times, and the Greeks and Romans both had knowledge of the phenomenon. Tides have been used for centuries for navigation, fishing, and transportation, and they continue to play an important role in these activities today.

Synonyms

Alternatives to tides include flow, ebb, surge, and swell.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to tides include:

• sited
• edits
• diets
• stied
• deist

Example Sentences

• The tides were especially high during the storm.
• The tides in this area can be unpredictable.
• They planned their fishing trip around the tides.