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tied

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: tied

1
adj
bound or secured closely
2
adj
of the score in a contest
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: tied
1

adj bound or secured closely

“the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
Synonyms:
trussed
bound
confined by bonds

adj fastened with strings or cords

“a neatly tied bundle”
Synonyms:
fastened
knotted
tied with a knot
Antonyms:
unfastened, untied
not tied

adj closed with a lace

Synonyms:
laced
Antonyms:
unlaced, untied
with laces not tied

adj bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection

“people tied by blood or marriage”
Synonyms
united
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
2

adj of the score in a contest

“the score is tied
Synonyms:
even, level
equal
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
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