tied
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Standard vocabulary
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Simple pronunciation
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
verb
1. To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.
"Tie the rope to this tree."
2. To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.
"Tie a knot in this rope for me, please."
3. To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.
"Tie him to the tree."
4. To secure (something) by string or the like.
"Tie your shoes."
5. To have the same score or position as another in a competition or ordering.
"They tied for third place."
6. To have the same score or position as (another) in a competition or ordering.
"He tied me for third place."
7. To unite (musical notes) with a line or slur in the notation.
8. To believe; to credit.
9. In the Perl programming language, to extend (a variable) so that standard operations performed upon it invoke custom functionality instead.
Synonyms
adjective
1. Closely connected or associated.
"As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another."
2. Restricted.
3. Conditional on other agreements being upheld.
4. That resulted in a tie.
5. Provided for use by an employer for as long as one is employed, often with restrictions on the conditions of use.
6. Having walls that are connected in a few places by a single stone overlapping from one wall to another.
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