1. plural of tie; neckties worn as clothing accessories
2. plural of tie; connections or relationships between people or things
3. plural of tie; equal scores in competitions

1. third person singular present of tie; fastens or secures with rope, string, etc.
2. third person singular present of tie; achieves an equal score with an opponent

Examples

• He owns several silk ties for formal occasions.
• The family ties between the siblings remained strong despite the distance.
• Both teams ended the season with identical records, resulting in ties for first place.
• She ties her shoes before going for a run every morning.
• The game ties 2-2 after regulation time.
• Cable ties help organize the wires behind the computer.
• Their business ties date back over twenty years.