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Synonyms & Similar Words
bound
fastened
secured
attached
connected
linked
joined
united
coupled
paired
matched
paired
fixed
moored
anchored
hitched
lashed
fettered
restrained
confined
restricted
limited
trapped
caught
snared
entangled
knotted
twisted
wrapped
clasped
gripped
held
clenched
tightened
sealed
locked
blocked
obstructed
tied up
tied down
Meaning of Tied
The primary meaning of the word "tied" is to be fastened or secured with a cord, string, or other material.
Definitions
- Tied can be defined as fastened or secured with a cord, string, or other material, according to Oxford Languages.
- * It can also refer to a situation where two or more people or things are equal or have the same score.
- * In a broader sense, tied can describe a feeling of being restricted or limited in some way.
Etymology of Tied
The word "tied" has its roots in Old English "tīgan" which means to tie or fasten.
This word is also related to the Old Norse "tíða" and the Dutch "teien", both of which have similar meanings.
Over time, the word "tied" has evolved to encompass various meanings, including being equal or restricted.
Example Uses
- The rope was tied to the post to secure the boat.
- * The game was tied at the end of the fourth quarter.
- * She felt tied to her desk all day, unable to take a break.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
free
untied
unfastened
unsecured
detached
disconnected
unlinked
separate
independent
unrestricted
unlimited
unconfined
unrestrained
released
unleashed
unfettered
unbound
loose
unattached
severed
cut
separated
divided
isolated