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Vocabulary Entry
tied
|verb • adjective • noun
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V
verb
To attach or fasten something with a knot or string.
Example Sentences
"She tied her shoes before going out."
"He tied the two pieces of rope together."
"The gardener tied the plants to support them as they grew."
A
adjective
Having been restrained or bound; in a state of being tied.
Example Sentences
"The tied packages were ready for shipment."
"His hands were tied behind his back."
"The tied game ended in a draw."
N
noun
A situation where two or more competitors achieve the same score or result.
Example Sentences
"The match ended in a tie after two overtime periods."
"They were in a tie for first place in the tournament."
"A tie is often resolved with a tiebreaker."