tie
gb/tˈaɪ/ us/tˈaɪ/
A1
Engelsk
~ 2700
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Udsagnsord
A2
action
1
Fasten or secure with a cord
To hold or join things together with string, rope, or something similar.
Brugsmønster:
to tie [something] [to/with something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tie' with 'bind' or 'attach', but 'tie' specifically involves using string, rope, or similar material.
Synonymer
fasten (More general; can refer to securing with various methods, not just cord or knots.)
Antonymer
untie (To undo what was tied; release from a knot or fastening.)
Ordforbindelser
tie a knot
|tie shoelaces
|tie a rope
|tie tightly
Temaer
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She tied the package with red ribbon.
- I need to tie my shoelaces before we leave.
- He tied the boat to the dock.
- They tied the curtains back with a cord.
Læringseksempler
- I tie my shoes every morning.
- Please tie the box with this string.
- Tie the bag so the food stays inside.
- He will tie the rope to the tree.
Navneord
A1
entity
2
Neckwear for formal dress
A piece of clothing you wear around your neck and tie in front, often for work or special events.
Typisk fejl:
Some learners confuse 'tie' with 'bow tie', which is a specific style.
Synonymer
necktie (Exact synonym; more common in American English when specifying type.)
Antonymer
open collar (Wearing a shirt without a tie.)
Ordforbindelser
wear a tie
|striped tie
|tie and suit
Temaer
clothing
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- He wore a blue silk tie to the meeting.
- A black tie is required for the event.
- My father gave me a patterned tie for my birthday.
Læringseksempler
- I wear a tie to work.
- This tie is red and white.
- He buys a new tie for the wedding.
Navneord
A2
state
3
Equal score in competition
When players or teams have the same score in a game.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'tie' (noun) with 'tie' (verb) meaning 'to fasten'. Context is key.
Synonymer
draw (Common in British English for sports results; same meaning.)
Antonymer
win (One side has more points than the other.)
Ordforbindelser
end in a tie
|scoreless tie
|three-way tie
Temaer
sports
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The match ended in a tie.
- They broke the tie with a last-minute goal.
- It was a 2-2 tie at halftime.
Læringseksempler
- The game is a tie.
- We have a tie at 1-1.
- The match ends in a tie.
Udsagnsord
A2
action
4
Achieve an equal score
To have the same points as another player or team.
Brugsmønster:
to tie [with/against someone] [at score]
Synonymer
draw (British sports usage; same meaning but different regional frequency.)
Antonymer
lead (To have more points than an opponent.)
Ordforbindelser
tie the game
|tie at 2-2
Temaer
sports
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- They tied the game with two minutes left.
- We tied with them at three goals each.
- The teams tied after overtime.
Læringseksempler
- We tie with them at 2-2.
- They tie the game in the last minute.
- The teams tie after extra time.
Navneord
B1
relation
5
Connection or link between things
A connection between people or things.
Synonymer
bond (Emphasizes emotional closeness rather than formal connection.)
Antonymer
division (A separation or lack of connection.)
Ordforbindelser
family ties
|close ties
|economic ties
Temaer
relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The two countries have strong economic ties.
- She has close ties to her hometown.
- Family ties are important to him.
Læringseksempler
- I have strong ties to my family.
- The two cities have business ties.
- They keep close ties with old friends.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
tie
IPA
GB/tˈaɪ/
US/tˈaɪ/
Stavelser og tryk
tie (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (tie)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: tie
- Plural: ties
Verb
- Base: tie
- 3rd Person Singular: ties
- Present Participle: tieing, tying
- Past: tied
- Past Participle: tied
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
black tie
1/blˈæk tˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Formal dress code for men
A formal way of dressing for men that includes a tuxedo and bow tie.
Eksempler
- The charity dinner is a black tie event.
- Black tie is required for entry.
tie in with
1/tˈaɪ ˈɪn wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
Connect or match with something else
To be related to or match something else.
Eksempler
- The new policy ties in with our long-term goals.
- Her speech tied in with the conference theme.
tie up loose ends
1/tˈaɪ ˈʌp lˈus ˈɛndz/
idiom
Finish small remaining tasks
To finish small tasks that are still not done before completing something.
Eksempler
- Let's tie up loose ends before we launch the project.
- She spent the afternoon tying up loose ends at work.
white tie
1/wˈaɪt tˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Most formal men's evening dress code
The most formal way of dressing for men that includes a tailcoat and white bow tie.
Eksempler
- The gala is a white tie event.
- White tie occasions are rare today.
tie the knot
1/tˈaɪ ðə nˈɑt/
idiom
Get married
To get married.
Eksempler
- They decided to tie the knot after five years together.
- They finally tied the knot after living together for five years.
- We're tying the knot next summer.
- Were planning to tie the knot next summer.
- My parents tied the knot when they were in their early twenties.