ties
word · lemma: tie
Definition
Plural of 'tie'. It can mean pieces of clothing worn around the neck, situations where two sides have the same score, or close connections between people, groups, or countries.
Usage & Nuances
The meaning depends strongly on context. 'Wear a tie' refers to clothing, 'The game ended in a tie' is sports or competition, and 'family/business ties' means relationships or connections. For clothing, the singular 'tie' is often more common unless you are talking about several of them.
Example Sentences
The two teams finished with two ties this season.
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The city has strong ties with that village.
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He has three blue ties.
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I bought a few new ties for work last weekend.
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We don't have political ties with that country anymore.
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Too many ties in a tournament can make the standings confusing.
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