Low Tide

Pronunciation: /loʊ taɪd/

Definitions of low tide

noun a point or period of minimum intensity or lowest level

Example Sentences

A1 I like to explore the beach at low tide.

A2 During low tide, you can see more of the rocks and seaweed.

B1 Fishermen often prefer to fish at low tide for better access to certain areas.

B2 The shipwreck is only visible at low tide.

C1 The marine biologist conducted research on the effects of low tide on the ecosystem.

C2 The local community monitors the schedule of low tide for safety reasons.

Examples of low tide in a Sentence

formal The beach is best explored during low tide when more of the shoreline is exposed.

informal Let's go look for seashells at low tide!

slang I heard the surf is pumping at low tide, wanna catch some waves?

figurative During low tide in my life, I find it easier to see things clearly and make decisions.

Grammatical Forms of low tide

• plural: low tides
• comparative: lower tide
• superlative: lowest tide
• present tense: low tide
• future tense: will be low tide
• perfect tense: have been low tide
• continuous tense: is being low tide
• singular: low tide
• positive degree: low tide
• infinitive: to be low tide
• gerund: being low tide
• participle: low tiding

Origin and Evolution of low tide

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'low tide' originated from Old English, where 'low' referred to something that was situated close to the ground or sea level, and 'tide' referred to the regular rise and fall of the sea.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'low tide' has retained its original meaning of the point when the sea is at its lowest level, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a situation of decline or decrease.