tied

Everyday

1. Tied is the past form of tie: she tied a knot. tree →
2. Tied means having the same score as another team or player. tree →
3. Tied means fixed with string or rope. tree →
4. Tied up means busy, or not free to use: my money is tied up. tree →

In the lessons

Maths: tied knots or bows; equal scores in a game: «tied at 10» means both scores are 10; «tied in groups of 5» means equal groups (divide or multiply). Everyday: tongue-tied (too shy to speak), tied up with work.

Examples

• She tied 4 ribbons on the box. tree →
• The teams were tied at 10 points. tree →
• He tied the balloons together in groups of 5. tree →
• The score was tied after the first half. tree →
• The dog was tied to the gate. tree →
• I was so nervous I got tongue-tied. tree →
• Mum is tied up at work until six. tree →
• A long iron chain was tied to the collar. tree →

Note

Past and past participle of tie. «Tied at 10» means both scores are 10. «Tied in groups of 5» means equal groups (divide or multiply). Trap: «tied» sounds like «tide» (the sea going in and out).

In Jewish tradition

Maths: tied knots or bows; equal scores in a game: «tied at 10» means both scores are 10; «tied in groups of 5» means equal groups (divide or multiply). Everyday: tongue-tied (too shy to speak), tied up with work.

Examples

• And they tied unto it a thread of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as the LORD commanded Moses. (Torah EXO.39.31, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home. (Prophets 1SA.6.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past and past participle of tie. «Tied at 10» means both scores are 10. «Tied in groups of 5» means equal groups (divide or multiply). Trap: «tied» sounds like «tide» (the sea going in and out).