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Tides

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Meanings of Tides

Verb

  • To move with the flow of the tide, like a boat on the water.
  • To pour water like a flood.
  • To drift into a harbor or river with the tide.
  • To happen or take place.

Noun

  • The way the sea level goes up and down, caused by the moon and sun.
  • A flow of water, like a river or ocean current.
  • A time or season, like summer or winter.
  • A point in time, like 'noontide' or 'nighttide'.
  • Something that changes, like the waves in the ocean.
  • The way things are going, like a trend or direction.

Explanation of the word: Tides

Tides are the way the ocean water rises and falls. This happens because of the moon pulling on the water.

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