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tie
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- pronunciation:
- taI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
ties, tying, tied |
definition 1: |
to fasten, secure, or bind with a cord or string.
He tied the boat to the dock.- synonyms:
- bind, secure
- antonyms:
- untie
- similar words:
- attach, band, bond, fasten, lace, lash, moor, rope, strap, tether
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definition 2: |
to fasten by pulling together the sides or parts of and making a knot with a string.
I tied my shoe.
- synonyms:
- knot
- similar words:
- fasten, lace, lash
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definition 3: |
to make by looping together and pulling tight a string or cord.
He tied a knot to hold the flag to the pole.- synonyms:
- knot
- antonyms:
- untie
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definition 4: |
to make even in a contest.
We tied the score in the second half.- similar words:
- even, match
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definition 5: |
to make or be equal scores in a contest.
The two teams tied in the final minutes of the game. |
related words: |
bundle, chain, connect, stake, yoke |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
something that brings people or things together.
Our school ties have kept us in contact for years since graduation.- synonyms:
- bond, link
- similar words:
- connection, relation, relationship
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definition 2: |
a strip of cloth wrapped around the neck and tied in a knot in front.
He wears a tie to work.
- synonyms:
- necktie
- similar words:
- bow tie
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definition 3: |
an equal score.
We broke the tie by scoring a goal.- similar words:
- draw
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definition 4: |
a game in which the final score is the same for each side.
The championship game was close all the way through and finally ended in a tie.- synonyms:
- draw
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related words: |
latch |
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