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limit vs tie

tie vs limit

limit and tie both are nouns.

limit and tie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
limit Yes No Yes No
tie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tie is a hyponym of limit; that is, tie is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than limit:
  • limit: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
  • tie: limit or restrict to
Other hyponyms of limit include reduce, tighten, gate, draw a line, draw the line, mark off, mark out, cramp, halter, hamper, strangle, constrain, stiffen, tighten, tighten up, clamp down, crack down, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, cumber, encumber, restrain, scant, skimp.
limit (noun) tie (noun)
the greatest possible degree of something a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
the boundary of a specific area neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
as far as something can go a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity a fastener that serves to join or connect
final or latest limiting point (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
limit (verb) tie (verb)
restrict or confine within limits form a knot or bow in
place limits on (extent or amount or access) limit or restrict to
decide upon or fix definitely finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
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
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