tied to — connected to, dependent on, or restricted by something, so that it cannot be changed or separated easily
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: connected to, dependent on, or restricted by something, so that it cannot be changed or separated easily
Pronunciation (IPA): /taɪd tuː/
Example Sentences
- My weekend plans are tied to the weather forecast, so I might be stuck inside eating chips all day.
- His happiness seems tied to how many likes his selfie gets.
- The company's profits are tied to global oil prices.
tied to
ADJECTIVE[/taɪd tuː/]
connected to, dependent on, or restricted by something, so that it cannot be changed or separated easily
His schedule is tied to the train timetable every single morning.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'tied to' combines 'tie', derived from Old English 'tīgan' (to bind or fasten), with the preposition 'to' indicating direction or relationship. Originally denoting physical binding with rope or cord, the phrase has evolved to express abstract constraints such as obligations, conditions, or relational bonds.
Breakdown
tie (Old English 'tīgan', to bind) + -ed (past participle suffix) + to (preposition indicating connection or obligation). The morphological structure shifts the concrete sense of physical fastening to metaphorical attachment to circumstances or relationships.
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📝Examples
“My weekend plans are tied to the weather forecast, so I might be stuck inside eating chips all day.”
“His happiness seems tied to how many likes his selfie gets.”
“The company's profits are tied to global oil prices.”
“I'm tied to this phone all day because of work emails.”
“Sadly, my diet is tied to whatever snacks are left in the fridge.”
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