tide tide /ˈtaɪd/

noun

1. () The periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon  ( tide )
   the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
     The tide gradually receded, revealing a hidden stretch of sandy beach.
   The tide gradually receded, revealing a hidden stretch of sandy beach.
   
   
2. () Something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea)  ( tide )
   something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea)
    A rising tide of popular interest
   a rising tide of popular interest
   
3. There are usually two high and two low tides each day  ( lunar time period , tide )
   there are usually two high and two low tides each day
   

verb

1. Be carried with the tide  ( tide )
   be carried with the tide
   
2. Cause to float with the tide  ( tide )
   cause to float with the tide
   
3. Rise or move forward  ( tide , surge )
   rise or move forward
    Surging waves
   surging waves