tied
/taɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Closely associated or connected.
Adjective
Examples
As a couple, they are strongly tied to one another.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Adjective
Examples
The city has at times fogged the outside-ocala area, but the county claims its hands are too tied, legally and financially, for it to render much aid.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tied” mean?
Closely associated or connected.
Is “tied” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.