High Tide

Pronunciation: /haɪ taɪd/

Definitions of high tide

noun the highest level reached by a tide

Example Sentences

A1 During high tide, the water comes up to the shore.

A2 Tourists should be careful when swimming during high tide.

B1 Fishermen prefer to fish during high tide for better catches.

B2 The beach is more crowded during high tide as people flock to the water.

C1 Coastal erosion can be exacerbated by high tide and storm surges.

C2 The marina closes its gates during high tide to prevent flooding.

Examples of high tide in a Sentence

formal The fishermen were warned about the high tide approaching.

informal Hey, don't forget to check the high tide times before going surfing.

slang Dude, the high tide is gonna be epic for catching some waves.

figurative During times of crisis, it's important to stay afloat like a ship in high tide.

Grammatical Forms of high tide

• plural: high tides
• comparative: higher tide
• superlative: highest tide
• present tense: high tide
• future tense: will be high tide
• perfect tense: has been high tide
• continuous tense: is being high tide
• singular: high tide
• positive degree: high tide
• infinitive: to have high tide
• gerund: having high tide
• participle: high-tide

Origin and Evolution of high tide

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'high tide' originated from Old English, where 'high' referred to something being elevated or above normal levels, and 'tide' referred to the rise and fall of the sea.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'high tide' has remained consistent in its meaning of the peak level of a tide, but its usage has expanded to metaphorical contexts beyond just the literal rise of the sea.