Tied (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Fastened with strings or cords; "a neatly tied bundle".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Fastened

Antonyms

• Untied

Meaning ²

Of the score in a contest; "the score is tied".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Even
• Level

Meaning ³

Bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection; "people tied by blood or marriage".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ⁴

Closed with a lace; "snugly laced shoes".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Laced

Meaning ⁵

Bound or secured closely; "the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied"; "a trussed chicken".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The prisoner's hands were tied behind his back with a pair of handcuffs.
• The package was carefully wrapped and tied with a length of twine.
• The guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied.
• A trussed chicken was placed on the rotisserie and roasted to perfection.
• The boat was tied to the dock with a sturdy rope to prevent it from drifting away.

Synonyms

• Trussed