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tied

adjective

Bound or secured closely

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
T
Ends with
D
Contains
IE
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

taɪd

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Bound or secured closely

    “The guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied”

adjective

  1. Bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection

    “People tied by blood or marriage”

adjective

  1. Fastened with strings or cords

    “A neatly tied bundle”

adjective

  1. Closed with a lace

    “Snugly laced shoes”

adjective

  1. Of the score in a contest

    “The score is tied”

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Example Sentences

The guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
A trussed chicken
People tied by blood or marriage
A neatly tied bundle
Snugly laced shoes
The score is tied

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