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Tide vs. Waves
Tide
/tʌɪd/Examples:
Tide is running up.We are fighting the tide.The very basket that you slept in, the tide washed ashore.
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This word has no antonymsWaves
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The radio waves traveled through the dense atmosphere.Excitement washed over her in powerful waves.Waves of nostalgia hit him as he entered the old house.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Tide refers to the rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces, mainly from the moon, while waves are generally created by wind flowing over the surface of the water.
- Tides occur over a much larger area of the ocean than waves, which are localized phenomena.
- The timing of tides can be predicted and follows a regular cycle, whereas wave patterns are more irregular and depend on the wind conditions.
- Consider tides as a vertical movement of water, while waves result in a lateral movement.
- Tides are measured in terms of high and low, while waves are measured by height and length.
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