Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Tie.
How to pronounce tie:
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Tie - as a noun
Neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
Example: "He stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
necktieHypernyms (Closely Related)
neckwearHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A social or business relationship
Example: "A valuable financial affiliation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affiliationassociationtie-upEquality of score in a contest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equalityequationequivalenceparHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
Example: "He nailed the rafters together with a tie beam"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tie beamA fastener that serves to join or connect
Example: "The walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linklinkuptie-inHypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenerfasteningfixingholdfastHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
Example: "The game ended in a draw"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drawstandoffHypernyms (Closely Related)
finishHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
One of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
Example: "The british call a railroad tie a sleeper"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosstierailroad tiesleeperA cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
Example: "He needed a tie for the packages"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cordHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tie - as a verb
Fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
Example: "They tied their victim to the chair"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bindHypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenfixsecureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
untieFinish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
Example: "The teams drew a tie"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drawLimit or restrict to
Example: "I am tied to unix"
Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
Example: "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connectlinklink upHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Form a knot or bow in
Example: "Tie a necktie"
Create social or emotional ties
Example: "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attachbindbondHypernyms (Closely Related)
relateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Perform a marriage ceremony
Example: "The minister married us on saturday"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
marrysplicewedHypernyms (Closely Related)
officiateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make by tying pieces together
Example: "The fishermen tied their flies"
Unite musical notes by a tie
Example Sentences
"He wore a silk tie with his suit."
"Her favorite tie has a floral pattern."
"The tie around the box was secured tightly."
"I need to buy a new tie for the wedding."
"The tie in this game has been intense."
Word Game Points
Is TIE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tie is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TIE has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.
Is TIE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tie is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTIE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 3.
Is TIE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tie is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTIE has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.
