tied up

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of securing or binding something, typically with a rope or cord.

• Noun

  A state of being restricted or confined, especially in a way that is unwelcome.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tied up
mumped , jumped , stumped , pumped

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Variants

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tie up , tied up , tieing up , ties up , tying up

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Forms

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tied, ties, tying, tieds, tying up

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Etymology

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The word 'tied up' originates from the Old English 'bindan' or 'bindan' meaning 'to bind'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most number of balloons tied up in an hour is 59,672.

2. In ancient Egypt, mummies were often tied up with linen strips to keep their bodies intact.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bondage: A sexual practice involving the use of ropes, straps, or other materials to restrict movement or sensation.

2. Knots: Various types of knots used for securing or binding objects.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tied up' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's emotional or mental state. In art, images of ropes or knots tied up can represent bondage, control, or restriction.

How to Memorize "tied up"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rope being wrapped around an object or a person, securing it in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tied up' with the image of a sailor securing a boat before a storm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Tomatoes Are Red, Underground Potatoes Are Tied Up' to remember the past tense form 'tied'.

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