Synonyms of 'tide'

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1 (noun) in the sense of current

Definition

the current caused by these changes in level

They used to sail with the tide.

Synonyms

current

The swimmers were swept away by the strong current.

flow

watching the quiet flow of the olive-green water

stream

a continuous stream of lava

course

a series of naval battles which altered the course of history

ebb

undertow

tideway

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2 (noun) in the sense of course

Definition

a widespread tendency or movement

They talked of reversing the tide of events.

Synonyms

course

For nearly four hours we maintained our course northwards.

direction

They threatened a mass walk-out if the party did not change direction.

trend

a trend towards part-time employment

current

A strong current of nationalism is running through the country.

movement

the movement towards democracy

tendency

the government's tendency towards secrecy in recent years

drift

their fears at what they see as a drift towards economic chaos

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phrasal verb

See tide someone over

Additional synonyms

in the sense of direction

They threatened a mass walk-out if the party did not change direction.

Synonyms

tendency,

attitude,

bent,

current,

trend,

leaning,

drift,

bias,

orientation,

tack,

tenor,

proclivity (formal)

in the sense of drift

their fears at what they see as a drift towards economic chaos

Synonyms

trend,

course,

current,

flow,

rush,

sweep

in the sense of flow

Definition

the act, rate, or manner of flowing

watching the quiet flow of the olive-green water

Synonyms

stream,

current,

movement,

motion,

course,

issue,

flood,

drift,

tide,

spate,

gush,

flux,

outpouring,

outflow,

undertow,

tideway

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work your off

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Church bells peal every night at midnight. Church bells peel every night at midnight.

waist or waste?

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The packets are measured to reduce waist. The packets are measured to reduce waste.

allowed or aloud?

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Synonyms of 'tide'

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