Pronunciation: /taɪ/
noun a result in a game or competition where both sides have the same score
A1 I wore a tie to the wedding.
A2 He used a tie to secure the package.
B1 She always wears a tie to work.
B2 The tie he wore was a gift from his father.
C1 The tie he chose for the event perfectly complemented his suit.
C2 The silk tie he wore was a rare vintage piece.
verb to fasten or attach with a string or cord
A1 I tie my shoes before going outside.
A2 She tied a ribbon around the gift.
B1 The team tied the game in the last minute.
B2 He tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend.
C1 The artist tied together various themes in his latest masterpiece.
C2 The detective was able to tie the suspect to the crime scene.
formal He wore a silk tie to the business meeting.
informal I need to find a tie to match my suit for the wedding.
slang That tie is so lit, where did you get it?
figurative The strong bond between them was like a tie that couldn't be broken.
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