Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of tie
"He carefully adjusted his silk ties before stepping out for the evening gala."
In plain English: Ties are things that connect two people or groups closely, often by friendship, family, or shared interests.
"The loose ends were tied together with a strong ribbon."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tie
"The baker ties each loaf before placing it in the oven."
In plain English: To tie something is to fasten it securely by wrapping a string, rope, or belt around it and knotting the ends together.
"The game ended in a tie after both teams scored the same number of points."
Ties is the third-person singular present tense form of tie, which derives from Middle English tyen or Old French tier. The original meaning was to bind fast with a cord or string.