tide Dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Word: Tide
Pronunciation: /taɪd/

Definition:

1. The periodic rise and fall of the sea level caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun, typically occurring twice daily and related to the cycles of the moon.
2. A recurring change or movement, often metaphorically applied to social, cultural, or political trends (e.g., “the tide of public opinion”).
3. A movement or flow, often used in the sense of “turning the tide,” which refers to changing a situation to one’s advantage.

Usage:

• “The tide was high when we arrived at the beach.”
• “She was swept away by the tide of public support.”

Etymology:
The word “tide” originates from Old English “tīd,” which means “time” or “season.” This term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *tīdiz, which also relates to the notion of periods or times, reflecting the cyclical nature of tides.

Synonyms:

• Current
• Flow
• Wave
• Trend

Antonyms:

• Drought (in the context of water levels)
• Stagnation (in the context of social or cultural movements)

The multiple uses of “tide” in both literal and metaphorical contexts make it versatile in the English language.

1. The tide is coming in, so we need to head back to the beach.
   Pasang sedang datang, jadi kita perlu kembali ke pantai.

2. The fisherman checked the tide schedule before going out to sea.
   Nelayan memeriksa jadwal pasang sebelum pergi ke laut.

3. We watched the tide recede, revealing hidden rocks and shells.
   Kami melihat pasang surut, memperlihatkan batuan dan kerang yang tersembunyi.

4. The strong tide can make swimming dangerous.
   Pasang yang kuat bisa membuat berenang menjadi berbahaya.

5. During high tide, the water reached the edge of the walkway.
   Saat pasang tinggi, air mencapai tepi jalur pejalan kaki.

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