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rip vs riptide

riptide vs rip

rip and riptide both are nouns.

rip is a verb but riptide is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rip Yes No Yes No
riptide Yes No No No
As nouns, rip and riptide are synonyms defined as:
  • rip and riptide: a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
Other synonyms of rip include countercurrent, crosscurrent, tide rip.
rip (noun) riptide (noun)
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore
a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
a dissolute man in fashionable society
rip (verb) riptide (verb)
criticize or abuse strongly and violently
tear or be torn violently
cut (wood) along the grain
move precipitously or violently
take without the owner's consent
Difference between rip and riptide

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