watch the tide come in

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #229 "Confusing Words test (12)", question 4

Laurie loves trips to the ocean because she gets to swim in the sea and watch the ......... come in every evening.

(a) tiered
(b) tide
(c) tied
(d) toad

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #229 "Confusing Words test (12)", answer 4

Laurie loves trips to the ocean because she gets to swim in the sea and watch the tide come in every evening.

Correct answer: (b) tide

Your answer was: incorrect
Laurie loves trips to the ocean because she gets to swim in the sea and watch the toad come in every evening.
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what does 'tide'mean

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