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tie

 

[ taɪ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders, typically knotted in front.

Synonyms

bow tie, cravat, necktie

Examples of usage

  • He wore a stylish tie to the wedding.
  • She adjusted her tie before entering the meeting room.
Context #2 | Verb

fasten

To attach or fasten with a string or cord.

Synonyms

bind, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • He asked her to tie the ribbon around the gift box.
  • She used a rope to tie the boat to the dock.

Translations

Translations of the word "tie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gravata

🇮🇳 टाई

🇩🇪 Krawatte

🇮🇩 dasi

🇺🇦 краватка

🇵🇱 krawat

🇯🇵 ネクタイ (nekutai)

🇫🇷 cravate

🇪🇸 corbata

🇹🇷 kravat

🇰🇷 넥타이 (nektai)

🇸🇦 ربطة عنق

🇨🇿 kravata

🇸🇰 kravata

🇨🇳 领带 (lǐngdài)

🇸🇮 kravata

🇮🇸 bindi

🇰🇿 галстук

🇬🇪 ჰალსტუხი

🇦🇿 qalstuk

🇲🇽 corbata

Etymology

The word 'tie' originated from the Old English word 'teogan', meaning 'to pull, draw'. Over time, it evolved to refer to fastening or securing objects together. The use of ties as a fashion accessory became popular in the 17th century, and since then, ties have been an essential part of formal attire around the world.

See also: tiebreaker, tier, ties, tying, untie.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,127, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.