tied
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /taɪd/
KK: /taɪd/
adjective
Definition
Connected or fastened together, often by a knot or similar means.
Example
The two pieces of rope are tied securely to each other.
Conversation
Did you see how they tied the game last night?
Yeah, it was so exciting!
I thought they were going to lose, but they really tied it up in the last minute.
For sure! It made the game much more thrilling.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bound
fastened
secured
Antonyms
loose
detached
unbound
verb
Definition
To fasten or secure something with a knot or similar method.
Example
She tied the ribbon around the gift box.
Tense Forms
Past: tied
Past Participle: tied
Conversation
Did you see how I tied my shoes today?
Yeah, I noticed! They looked great.
Thanks! I wanted to make sure they were really tied tight for the run.
Root Explanation
The word 'tied' originates from Old English 'tīgan', meaning to pull or draw. It is the past participle of 'tie', which comes from the same root, indicating the action of fastening or binding something together.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'pulling' or 'drawing' something together — that's why 'tied' means to be fastened or bound.
Visually Confused Words
tried
tired
tined
timed
tiled
tided
tie
tid