English dictionary
tie
/t/aI/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
ExamplesHe stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie.
He wore a vest and tie.
Synonyms necktieSource: WordNet 3.0
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a social or business relationship
ExamplesHe was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team.
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equality of score in a contest
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a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
ExamplesHe nailed the rafters together with a tie beam.
Synonyms tie beamSource: WordNet 3.0
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a fastener that serves to join or connect
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the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
ExamplesTheir record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie.
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(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
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one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
ExamplesThe British call a railroad tie a sleeper.
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a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
ExamplesHe needed a tie for the packages.
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A knot; a fastening.
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verb
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fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
ExamplesThey tied their victim to the chair.
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finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
ExamplesThe teams drew a tie.
Synonyms drawSource: WordNet 3.0
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limit or restrict to
ExamplesI am tied to UNIX.
These big jets are tied to large airports.
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connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
ExamplesTie the ropes together.
Antonyms disconnectSource: WordNet 3.0
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form a knot or bow in
ExamplesTie a necktie.
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create social or emotional ties
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perform a marriage ceremony
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make by tying pieces together
ExamplesThe fishermen tied their flies.
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unite musical notes by a tie
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To fasten with a band or cord and knot; to bind.
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To make a tie; to make an equal score.
Source: webster1913