tied
adjective
1. bound or secured closely
- the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
Similar word(s): bound, trussed
2. bound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection
- people tied by blood or marriage
Similar word(s): united
3. fastened with strings or cords
- a neatly tied bundle
Similar word(s): knotted, fastened
4. closed with a lace
Similar word(s): laced
5. of the score in a contest
- the score is tied
Similar word(s): equal, even, level
Sentences with tied as an adjective:
- As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another.
verb
1. simple past tense and past participle of tie