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/taɪ/

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Translation

To join or hold something in place with string, rope, or a knot.

Word origin

From Old English tigan, meaning to bind, related to the noun for a cord or knot.

Origin
Old English
Root
tigan

Grammar

Verb typeregular (tie, ties, tied)

Examples

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Here "tie" means to hold your shoes in place with a knot.

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"Tied" is the past form of "tie".

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"Ties" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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This word is part of lesson 18.