tie

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/taɪ/ English

Definitions

noun

A knot; a fastening.
A knot of hair, as at the back of a wig.
A necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie, black tie.
The situation in which two or more participants in a competition are placed equally.“It's two outs in the bottom of the ninth, tie score.”

verb

To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.“Tie the rope to this tree.”
To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.“Tie a knot in this rope for me, please.”
To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.“Tie him to the tree.”
To secure (something) by string or the like.“Tie your shoes.”

Related words

Synonyms

bond draw necktie sleeper bind fasten link tie beam crosstie railroad tie standoff connect linkup tie-up tie-in affiliation association marry

Antonyms

Associated

breaker tiebreaker override shaded knot overtime breakers trousers shootout replay veto aggregate

Rhymes

wry exemplify rectify high lie apply fortify awry mollify amplify

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