sleeper vs tie

sleeper and tie both are nouns.

sleeper is not a verb while tie is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sleeper	Yes	No	No	No
tie	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, sleeper and tie are synonyms defined as:

sleeper and tie: one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track

Other synonyms of sleeper include crosstie, railroad tie.

sleeper (noun)	tie (noun)
an unexpected hit	a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water	neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
a passenger car that has berths for sleeping	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	one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed	a fastener that serves to join or connect
pajamas with feet; worn by children	(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
a rester who is sleeping	the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
an unexpected achiever of success	equality of score in a contest
a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal	a social or business relationship

sleeper (verb)	tie (verb)
	form a knot or bow in
	limit or restrict to
	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

Difference between sleeper and tie

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