tie meaning
tie :
a band, a draw
noun
▪ He wore a blue tie.
▪ He wore a blue band.
▪ The game ended in a tie.
▪ The game ended in a draw.
paraphrasing
▪ knot – a way to fasten
▪ draw – a tied score
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tie :
to bind, to equal
verb
▪ Please tie your shoes.
▪ Please bind your shoes.
▪ They tied the score 2-2.
▪ They equaled the score 2-2.
paraphrasing
▪ bind – to fasten
▪ equal – to make the same
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Pronunciation
tie [taɪ]
The word is pronounced like "tai" with one syllable.
Common phrases and grammar about tie
tie - Common meaning
noun
a band, a draw
verb
to bind, to equal
Part of Speech Changes for "tie"
▪ tie-down (noun) – something used to secure items
▪ tied (adjective) – secured or fastened
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Common Expressions with "tie"
▪ wear a tie – put on a neckband
▪ tie the score – make the scores equal
▪ tie your shoes – fasten your shoes
▪ tie the knot – marry someone
Important examples of tie in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, tie can refer to a neckband or a situation where scores are equal.
Example of a confusing word: dye (to color)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, tie refers to the neckband; as a verb, it means to fasten. Questions may ask to distinguish the usage.
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Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
necktie
a formal neckband, used in business settings.
tie the game
to make the scores equal in a competition.
Differences between similar words and tie
tie
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bind
differences
Tie means to fasten or make equal, while bind specifically means to secure tightly.
tie
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fasten – to secure tightly
differences
Tie means to make equal or fasten, while bind emphasizes securing tightly.
Words with the same origin as tie
The origin of tie
The word 'tie' originates from the Old English 'tyġe,' meaning a bond or connection.
Word structure
The word is composed of the root 'ty' (bond) and the suffix 'e.'
Words with the same origin
The root of tie is 'ty' (bond). Influential words with the same root include 'tether' and 'tighten.'
