English · Word Candidate

tide

/taɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tides · tiding · tided

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The daily fluctuation in the level of the sea caused by the gravitational influence of the moon and the sun.

Noun

The Bristol Channel has some of the world's largest tides.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The associated flow of water.

Noun

A lot of driftwood was brought in on the tide.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.

Verb

They are tided down the stream.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To carry over or through a problem or difficulty.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “tide” mean?

The daily fluctuation in the level of the sea caused by the gravitational influence of the moon and the sun.

Is “tide” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.