The difference between Neap tide and Spring tide

When used as nouns, neap tide means the tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is least difference between high tide and low tide, whereas spring tide means the tide which occurs when the moon is new or full.


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  1. Neap tide as a noun:

    The tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is least difference between high tide and low tide.

  1. Spring tide as a noun:

    The tide which occurs when the moon is new or full; the effects of the Sun and moon being reinforced so that this tide is of maximum range.

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