tie
- noun
- /taɪ/
- The votes are in and we have a tie between Sean and Thomas.
- break a tie
- a tie game
- a tie vote
And so I think wishful, it was a tie, literally wishful thinking prevailed.
- And so I think wishful, it was a tie, literally wishful thinking prevailed.
- Currently we have what some would call a three-way tie point.
Examples
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Well, folks, for the first time since 1961, our Labor Day Cup has ended in a tie.
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If there is a tie vote, the chair will make the final decision.
Academic text (1992) -
It's a tie score at the bottom of the second half.
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It's a tie game, it's almost over.
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Zoran is right and that puts you into a tie for the lead with Brad.
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In the 43rd minute, with the two teams still locked in a tense tie, the TV broadcast cut off without warning.
Academic text (2010) -
A tie game!
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We have a tie.
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When the referee blew the final whistle, sealing the 0-0 tie between England and Algeria, I didn't know what to expect.
Academic text (2010) -
The match ended in a tie, leaving both teams satisfied with their performance.
Synonyms
A game or contest that ends with an equal score
A race result when two or more people finish exactly together
A situation in a game or contest where both sides have the same score and no winner
Idioms
- Informal
To become very confused and anxious because you worry too much
Compounds
- Formal
A formal evening dress code for men that requires a black jacket and bow tie
- Specialized
A heavy wooden or concrete beam laid across railway tracks to hold rails in place
- Formal
A very formal men's evening dress code requiring a white bow tie and tailcoat
- Formal
A very formal evening outfit for men with a white bow tie, white waistcoat, black tailcoat, and matching trousers
A narrow cloth worn at the neck to show which school someone went to and social connections
- Specialized
A rod that connects the steering parts to the front wheels so they turn together
- Specialized
A small piece of skin under the tongue is too short from birth and stops the tongue moving well
How Advantageous
- US
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tie in a game is like two scores being 'tied' together so neither team is ahead, which is why a tie means an equal result.