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Synonyms of tie

7 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for tie is necktie. Other synonyms of tie are bond, sleeper, draw, fasten and link.

Synonyms and similar words for tie

nounA necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie...

  • necktieA strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front.

nounA connection between people or groups of people, especially a strong connection.

  • bondAn emotional link, connection or union; that which holds two or more people together, as in a friendship; a tie.

nounA horizontal wooden or concrete structural member that supports and ties together rails.

nounThe situation in which two or more participants in a competition are placed equally.

  • drawThe result of a contest that neither side has won.

verbMore synonyms

  • fasten
  • link
  • bindTo tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

Opposite of tie

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of tie

  1. noun A knot; a fastening.
  2. noun A knot of hair, as at the back of a wig.
  3. noun A necktie (item of clothing consisting of a strip of cloth tied around the neck). See also bow tie, black tie.

Full definition of tie

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Questions about synonyms of tie

What is another word for tie?
Tie has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as necktie, bond, sleeper, draw, fasten, link and bind.
What is the opposite of tie?
The opposite of tie is untie. Other antonyms of tie are unfasten.
What does tie mean?
Tie means a knot; a fastening.

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