tidal wave

tid·al wave

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tahyd-l weyv]
- /ˈtaɪd l weɪv/
- /ˈtaɪ.dəl weɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahyd-l weyv]
- /ˈtaɪd l weɪv/

Definitions of tidal wave words

noun tidal wave (not in technical use) a large, destructive ocean wave, produced by a seaquake, hurricane, or strong wind. Compare tsunami. 1
noun tidal wave either of the two great wavelike swellings of the ocean surface that move around the earth on opposite sides and give rise to tide, caused by the attraction of the moon and sun. 1
noun tidal wave any widespread or powerful movement, opinion, or tendency: a tidal wave of public indignation. 1
noun tidal wave tsunami 1
noun tidal wave big surge 1
countable noun tidal wave A tidal wave is a very large wave, often caused by an earthquake, that flows onto the land and destroys things. 0

See all 11 definitions of tidal wave

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Origin of tidal wave

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Tidal wave

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tidal wave

tidal wave popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tidal wave usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for tidal wave

noun tidal wave

flood — a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
inundation — to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge.

All 2 Synonyms of tidal wave