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tie
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- pronunciation:
- taI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
ties, tying, tied |
| definition 1: |
to fasten, secure, or bind with a cord or string.
- synonyms:
- bind, secure, truss
- 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 knotting with a string.
I tied my shoe.
- synonyms:
- knot
- antonyms:
- untie
- similar words:
- fasten, lace, lash
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| definition 3: |
to form (a bow or knot) by looping and pulling a string or cord.
- synonyms:
- knot
- antonyms:
- untie
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| definition 4: |
to bind or restrict to a particular situation or activity.
Her loyalty ties her to the family.- synonyms:
- bind, oblige, restrict
- similar words:
- attach, bond, confine, constrain, join, limit, link, marry, obligate, restrain, unite
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| definition 5: |
to make (the score) even, as in a contest.
- similar words:
- even, match
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| related words: |
belt, bundle, chain, connect, deadlock, gird, girth, loop, mate, sheet, stake, yoke |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to form a connection or bond.
- synonyms:
- connect, link
- similar words:
- associate, bond, unite, yoke
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| definition 2: |
to make or be equal scores in a contest.
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| definition 3: |
to be attached or secured with a string or cord.
- similar words:
- fasten
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| related words: |
break even, knot, lace, moor |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a rope, cord, or other means of tying something.
- synonyms:
- cord, string
- similar words:
- attachment, band, bind, bond, cordon, fastener, lace, ligature, line, ribbon, rope, thong
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| definition 2: |
something that brings people or things together; bond; connection.
- synonyms:
- bond, link
- similar words:
- affiliation, attachment, connection, liaison, relation, relationship
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| definition 3: |
a strip of cloth wrapped around the neck and tied in a knot in front; necktie.
- synonyms:
- cravat, necktie
- similar words:
- ascot, bow tie
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| definition 4: |
a knot or bow, esp. a decorative one.
- synonyms:
- bow
- similar words:
- knot
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| definition 5: |
equality of scores between competitors.
- similar words:
- draw
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| definition 6: |
a competition in which the final score is the same for each side.
- synonyms:
- draw
- similar words:
- dead heat, stalemate, standoff
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| definition 7: |
one of the crosspieces that connects the set of parallel rails of a railroad track.
- similar words:
- brace, crossbeam, crosspiece
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| related words: |
latch, yoke |
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