tie
tie Lexical Profile
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• noun
A strip of material worn around the collar and tied in a knot at the front, typically as part of formal business attire; a necktie.
"He wore a crisp white shirt and a blue silk tie to the interview."
A result in a game or competitive situation in which two or more competitors have the same score or standing; a draw.
"The championship match ended in a tie, leading to sudden-death overtime."
A piece of string, cord, or similar material used for fastening or binding something.
"She secured the package with a sturdy tie before handing it to the courier."
• verb
To attach or fasten with string, cord, or similar material.
"She paused to tie her shoelaces before continuing the run."
To connect or link closely.
"The researchers attempted to tie the increase in local temperatures to global climate change."
To achieve the same score or ranking as another competitor in a game or contest.
"The two athletes managed to tie for first place after an exhausting final round."
• Rhymes for tie
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'tēag' (noun meaning cord or band) and 'tīegan' (verb meaning to bind), of Germanic origin.
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