Riptide

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪpˌtaɪd/

Definitions of riptide

noun a strong current caused by the tide that pulls objects out to sea

Example Sentences

A1 I got caught in a riptide while swimming at the beach.

A2 The lifeguard warned us about the dangerous riptide currents.

B1 It's important to be aware of riptides and how to escape them when swimming in the ocean.

B2 The strong riptide pulled the swimmer out to sea, but luckily they were rescued in time.

C1 Experienced surfers know how to navigate riptides and use them to their advantage.

C2 The diver was skilled at handling riptides and was able to safely explore the underwater caves.

Examples of riptide in a Sentence

formal The swimmer got caught in a powerful riptide and had to be rescued by a lifeguard.

informal Dude, be careful when you're swimming out there, there's a strong riptide today.

slang I heard there's a crazy riptide at the beach, so let's stay closer to shore.

figurative The sudden news of layoffs created a riptide of panic throughout the company.

Grammatical Forms of riptide

• plural: riptides
• comparative: more riptide
• superlative: most riptide
• present tense: rip
• future tense: will riptide
• perfect tense: has riptided
• continuous tense: is riptiding
• singular: riptide
• positive degree: riptide
• infinitive: to riptide
• gerund: riptiding
• participle: riptided

Origin and Evolution of riptide

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'riptide' originated from the Old English word 'riptīd', which is a combination of 'rip' meaning to tear or pull apart, and 'tīd' meaning time or period.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a strong current or tide that pulls things apart, the word 'riptide' has evolved to also refer to a strong current flowing outward from the shore, posing a danger to swimmers and surfers.