tie
gb/tˈaɪ/ us/tˈaɪ/
A1
Inglês
~ 2700
Acepções
0 acepção
Verbo
A2
action
1
Fasten or secure with a cord
To hold or join things together with string, rope, or something similar.
Padrão de uso:
to tie [something] [to/with something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tie' with 'bind' or 'attach', but 'tie' specifically involves using string, rope, or similar material.
Sinônimos
fasten (More general; can refer to securing with various methods, not just cord or knots.)
Antônimos
untie (To undo what was tied; release from a knot or fastening.)
Colocações
tie a knot
|tie shoelaces
|tie a rope
|tie tightly
Temas
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
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.
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'tie' with 'bow tie', which is a specific style.
Sinônimos
necktie (Exact synonym; more common in American English when specifying type.)
Antônimos
open collar (Wearing a shirt without a tie.)
Colocações
wear a tie
|striped tie
|tie and suit
Temas
clothing
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I wear a tie to work.
- This tie is red and white.
- He buys a new tie for the wedding.
Substantivo
A2
state
3
Equal score in competition
When players or teams have the same score in a game.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'tie' (noun) with 'tie' (verb) meaning 'to fasten'. Context is key.
Sinônimos
draw (Common in British English for sports results; same meaning.)
Antônimos
win (One side has more points than the other.)
Colocações
end in a tie
|scoreless tie
|three-way tie
Temas
sports
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The match ended in a tie.
- They broke the tie with a last-minute goal.
- It was a 2-2 tie at halftime.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The game is a tie.
- We have a tie at 1-1.
- The match ends in a tie.
Verbo
A2
action
4
Achieve an equal score
To have the same points as another player or team.
Padrão de uso:
to tie [with/against someone] [at score]
Sinônimos
draw (British sports usage; same meaning but different regional frequency.)
Antônimos
lead (To have more points than an opponent.)
Colocações
tie the game
|tie at 2-2
Temas
sports
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- They tied the game with two minutes left.
- We tied with them at three goals each.
- The teams tied after overtime.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We tie with them at 2-2.
- They tie the game in the last minute.
- The teams tie after extra time.
Substantivo
B1
relation
5
Connection or link between things
A connection between people or things.
Sinônimos
bond (Emphasizes emotional closeness rather than formal connection.)
Antônimos
division (A separation or lack of connection.)
Colocações
family ties
|close ties
|economic ties
Temas
relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The two countries have strong economic ties.
- She has close ties to her hometown.
- Family ties are important to him.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I have strong ties to my family.
- The two cities have business ties.
- They keep close ties with old friends.
Gramática
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tie
AFI
GB/tˈaɪ/
US/tˈaɪ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
tie (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (tie)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: tie
- Plural: ties
Verb
- Base: tie
- 3rd Person Singular: ties
- Present Participle: tieing, tying
- Past: tied
- Past Participle: tied
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.