Synonyms for

Tied

Verb / taɪd / Another word for tied — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

fastened or attached with string or similar cord

Synonyms & similar words

even tie laced untied bond link unlaced wed linkup untie level attach splice fastened marry draw connect disconnect bind trussed attached bound knotted secured fastened fixed connected ligated trussed cinched lashed tethered yoked hitched clasped hooked buttoned zipped leashed roped

Synonyms by register

Formal

connected linked associated related

Informal

hooked up involved together coupled

Literary

bound fastened affianced

Antonyms

loose free unfastened unbound untied unrestricted

Common collocations

  • tied up
  • tied down
  • tied to
  • tied with
  • tied the knot
  • tied the score
  • tied the record

Word family

noun tie
verb tie
adjective tied
adverb tiedly

Usage note

The adjective 'tied' often implies being fastened or secured. In informal contexts, 'tied up' can mean busy or occupied.

Example sentences

  1. I tied a bow on the present.
  2. She tied her hair back with a hairband.
  3. The boat was tied to the dock.
  4. He tied the knot tightly.
  5. The package was tied with string.

Quotes

  • I cannot be tied down in a relationship. I want to be able to have fun and live my life. - Zac Efron
  • The only time I can really relax is up a tree or somewhere outside. I love being outside. I love getting my hands dirty. And I love just being in nature. I think that's where I'm happiest. I'm happiest when I'm with my friends, and they're in a tree, and we're hanging out, and that's where I feel like I'm home. That's really tied to my childhood and my upbringing. - Bindi Irwin
  • I've always been tied to the music. - Elvis Presley

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words