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lace vs tie

tie vs lace

lace and tie both are nouns.

lace and tie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lace Yes No Yes No
tie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tie is a hypernym of lace; that is, tie is a word with a broader meaning than lace:
  • lace: draw through eyes or holes
  • tie: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
Other hypernyms of lace include bind.
lace (noun) tie (noun)
a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
a fastener that serves to join or connect
(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
equality of score in a contest
a social or business relationship
lace (verb) tie (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages) form a knot or bow in
draw through eyes or holes limit or restrict to
spin, wind, or twist together finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
do lacework fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
make by braiding or interlacing connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
unite musical notes by a tie
make by tying pieces together
perform a marriage ceremony
create social or emotional ties
Difference between lace and tie

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