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Definitions
Noun
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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."

Verb
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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."

Example Sentences
"The loose ends were tied together with a strong ribbon." noun
"The game ended in a tie after both teams scored the same number of points." verb
"He ties his shoelaces tightly before running outside." verb
"The baker ties the dough into neat bundles for sale." verb
"She tied her hair back with a simple ribbon to keep it out of her face." verb
Related Terms

Origin

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.

Rhyming Words
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