tie — to fasten or bind with string, rope, etc.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fasten or bind with string, rope, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /taɪ/
Example Sentences
- My dad can't tie a tie without looking in the mirror three times.
- The magician asked me to tie the rope, but somehow it disappeared!
- She decided to tie her hair back for the chemistry experiment.
tie
VERB[/taɪ/]
to fasten or bind with string, rope, etc.
A child ties their shoelaces into a secure bow
Tie the ribbons that will fly to the sky!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'tie' derives from Old English 'teag', meaning 'to bind' or 'to fasten'. The sense of 'necktie' emerged in the 17th century, originating from the ornamental neckwear worn by Croatian soldiers in French service, which became fashionable in Europe.
Breakdown
Old English 'teag' (to bind, fasten) → Middle English 'tie' (to fasten or secure). The garment sense developed from the distinctive neck scarves of 17th-century Croatian military fashion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad can't tie a tie without looking in the mirror three times.”
“The magician asked me to tie the rope, but somehow it disappeared!”
“She decided to tie her hair back for the chemistry experiment.”
“The soccer match ended in a 2-2 tie after 90 minutes.”
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