Meaning & Definition of Tied in English
English⟶
Tied
/taɪd/
adjective
1. Bound or secured closely
- "The guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied"
- "A trussed chicken"
synonym:
- trussed,
- tied
2. Bound together by or as if by a strong rope
- Especially as by a bond of affection
- "People tied by blood or marriage"
synonym:
- tied
3. Fastened with strings or cords
- "A neatly tied bundle"
synonym:
- tied,
- fastened
4. Closed with a lace
- "Snugly laced shoes"
synonym:
- laced,
- tied
5. Of the score in a contest
- "The score is tied"
synonym:
- tied(p),
- even,
- level(p)
Examples of using
Tom's hands were tied behind his back.
When I woke up, I found I had been tied up.
She tied him to the chair.