Meaning & Definition of word "Tied"

Tied

/taɪd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of tie; to fasten or secure with a knot or bows.
    • Example: She tied her shoes before going for a run.
  • 2. To bring to a certain condition or state or to limit or restrict.
    • Example: He felt tied down by his responsibilities and couldn't travel.
  • 3. To score the same number of points as another player or team.
    • Example: The game ended in a tied score of 3-3.

adjective:

  • 1. Describing something that is fastened or secured.
    • Example: The tied package was ready for mailing.

Etymology

From Middle English 'tiden', past participle of 'tie'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tied up:

Extremely busy or occupied with tasks.

tied to:

Bound or connected to someone or something.

tie the knot:

To get married.

Related Words

tie:

A fastening made by pulling two ends of a string or similar together.

tying:

The act of binding something together.

untied:

Not fastened or secured.

Slang Meanings of tied

Meaning: To be unable to move freely; busy.

Example Sentence: I'm tied up with work this weekend.

Meaning: In a relationship or committed.

Example Sentence: He's tied down with his girlfriend.