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tie

/taɪ/

[/taɪ/]

to fasten with string or rope

Beginnerverb

Definition

To tie means to fasten something using string, rope, or laces.

Example

He stopped to tie his shoelaces.

He stopped to tie his shoelaces.

Etymology

From Old English 'tigan' meaning to bind.

How & Where It’s Used

Common verb for fastening with string or rope.

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