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Synonyms for tied

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

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, Ridgeline

fastened with strings or cords

A neatly tied bundle.

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The true synonym

fastened

Same sentence, swapped: A neatly fastened bundle.

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 tied as it is used in the sentence above.

level
laced
untied

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 4, High Camp

bound or secured closely

The prisoner sat with his hands tied behind his back.

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The true synonym

trussed

Same sentence, swapped: The prisoner sat with his hands trussed behind his back.

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 tied as it is used in the sentence above.

level
laced
committed

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