Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: tied
IPA transcription: [t'aɪd]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: trussed, tied
    Meaning: bound or secured closely; "the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied"; "a trussed chicken"
  • Synonyms: tied
    Meaning: bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection; "people tied by blood or marriage"
Usage examples
  • He tied her to a tree.
  • It was tied round his waist.
  • Everything is tied up and labelled.
  • I wish he'd left you tied up, I do!'
  • Here's the name on this tag tied to it.
  • Sam had been tied up and beat many times severely.
  • I crossed my hands and she tied me to the bedstead.
  • It should be tied up with paper to exclude the air.
  • They all got out and Beth tied the horse to the fence.
  • 'I laughed at him, and I wanted you to leave him tied up.