Competition

Synonyms for tie

Two senses of tie live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsCompetition

finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.

Our team will tie the game with one more goal.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

draw

Same sentence, swapped: Our team will draw the game with one more goal.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for tie as it is used in the sentence above.

bond
link
staff

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsContact and joining

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

Tie the ropes together.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

link

Same sentence, swapped: Link the ropes together.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for tie as it is used in the sentence above.

disconnect
create
try

Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other competition words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

arrestverbholdcause to come to an abrupt stopFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line beatverbcrushcome out better in a competition, race, or conflictFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line bestadjective, verbbetterwiser or more advantageous and hence advisableFoothills2 senses betverbplaystake on the outcome of an issueFoothillsHas a reason line undueadjectiveexcessivebeyond normal limitsRidgeline2 sensesHas a reason line zapverbnukestrike at with firepower or bombsRidgeline agreementnoununderstandingthe statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promisesFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line aheadadjectiveleadinghaving the leading position or higher score in a contestFoothills

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