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Word: Tie
Speech Type: Verb
Old English tīgan (verb), tēah (noun), of Germanic origin
tʌɪ
attach or fasten with string or similar cord
Short Definition:attach or fasten with string or similar cord
Examples:- they tied Max to a chair
- Gabriel tied up his horse
- her long hair was tied back in a bow
restrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation or place
Short Definition:restrict or limit someone to particular situation or place
Examples:- she didn't want to be like her mother, tied to a feckless man
connect; link
Short Definition:connect
Examples:- more firms are realizing that their fate is tied to the community in which they operate
- self-respect is closely tied up with the esteem in which one is held by one's fellows
achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor or team
Short Definition:achieve same score or ranking as another competitor or team
Examples:- Norman needed a par to tie with Nicklaus
- Muir tied the score at 5–5
Word: Tie
Speech Type: Noun
tʌɪ
a piece of string, cord, or similar used for fastening or tying something
Short Definition:piece of string, cord, or similar used for fastening or tying something
Examples:- he tightened the tie of his robe
a rod or beam holding parts of a structure together.
Short Definition:rod or beam holding parts of structure together
a thing that unites or links people
Short Definition:thing that unites or links people
Examples:- it is important that we keep family ties strong
a strip of material worn round the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down, typically forming part of a man's smart or formal outfit
Short Definition:strip of material worn round collar and tied in knot at front with ends hanging down
Examples:- his hand went up to his collar and started to loosen his tie
a result in a game or other competitive situation in which two or more competitors or teams have the same score or ranking; a draw
Short Definition:result in game or other competitive situation in which two or more competitors or teams have same score
Examples:- there was a tie for first place
a sports match between two or more players or teams in which the winners proceed to the next round of the competition
Short Definition:sports match between two or more players or teams in which winners proceed to next round of competition
Examples:- Swindon Town have won themselves a third round tie against Oldham
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