tide/tied

tide (tīd)

Noun

• The periodic variation in the surface level of the oceans and of bays, gulfs, inlets, and estuaries, caused by gravitational attraction of the moon and sun.
• Tidal force.
• Something that fluctuates like the waters of the tide: a rising tide of discontent.
• A time or season. Often used in combination: eventide; Christmastide; Shrovetide.
• A favourable occasion; an opportunity.

Verb., _{^{tid·ed, tid·ing, tides.}}

Verb. Intransitive

• To rise and fall like the tide.
• Nautical. To drift or ride with the tide: tided off the reef.

Verb. Transitive

• To carry along with or as if with the tide.

tied(tīd)

Verb., _{^{tied, ty·ing (tī'ĭng), ties.}}

Verb. Transitive

• To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap: tied the kite to a post; tie up a bundle.
• To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces: tied her shoes.
• To make by fastening ends or parts: tie a knot.
• To confine or restrict as if with cord: duties that tied him to the office.
• To bring together in relationship; connect or unite: friends who were tied by common interests; people who are tied by blood or marriage.

Verb. Intransitive

• To be fastened or attached: The apron ties at the back.
• To achieve equal scores in a contest.

Noun

• A cord, string, or other means by which something is tied.
• Something that connects or unites; a link: a blood tie; marital ties.