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“Tide” or “Tied”

tide / tied are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

tide t·AY·d

  • nounthe periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon.
  • nounsomething that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea).
  • nounthere are usually two high and two low tides each day.
  • verbrise or move forward.
  • verbcause to float with the tide.
  • verbbe carried with the tide.

tied t·AY·d

  • verbfasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord.
  • verbfinish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc..
  • verblimit or restrict to.
  • verbform a knot or bow in.
  • verbmake by tying pieces together.
  • verbunite musical notes by a tie.
  • adjectivebound together by or as if by a strong rope; especially as by a bond of affection.
  • adjectivefastened with strings or cords.
  • adjectiveof the score in a contest.
Usage

Examples in context

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“tide”

  • …linkspans to accommodate a greater tide range the train loads become…
  • Unfortunately, the incoming tide has prevented his escape, and…
  • In 2013, the Crimson Tide ranked 14th among Division I…
  • Where the tide is only for example the…
  • 2016 Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team
  • The tide of the siege turned, however,…
  • …the University of Alabama Crimson Tide college baseball team.
  • …Coliseum, the home to Crimson Tide basketball, is located beyond the…
  • 238: Crimson Tide
  • High Tide at Noon (1957) as Matille

“tied”

  • …2014 tournament, two players were tied in all playoffs and were…
  • It is tied to a long and wide…
  • …cycle of growth and retreat tied to the Sun's annual death…
  • …record (3–4 against conference opponents), tied for fourth place in the…
  • The matter was tied up in the courts for…
  • …Atomwaffen Division, a terrorist organization tied to a number of murders.
  • …Cuban, FARC and Angola funds tied to the political campaign of…
  • …four-in-hand tie which is permanently tied, with a dimple just below…
  • Mortuary Affairs has historically been tied with investigation of war crimes.
  • It is tied to the regulator in order…

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