tied
adjective
Simple meaning
Closely associated or connected.
Pronunciation
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tydIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtaɪd
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Definition
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adjective
Closely associated or connected.
Conditional on other agreements being upheld.
Restricted.
sports or games
That resulted in a tie.
Provided for use by an employer for as long as one is employed, often with restrictions on the conditions of use.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another.”adjective
- “A neatly tied bundle.”adjective
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