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tie vs retie

retie vs tie

tie is a noun but retie is not a noun.

tie and retie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tie Yes No Yes No
retie No No Yes No
As verbs, retie is a hyponym of tie; that is, retie is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tie:
  • tie: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  • retie: tie again or anew
Other hyponyms of tie include gag, muzzle, bind off, tie up, loop, cord, lash together, truss, leash, rope, strap, knot, lash, band, lace, lace up.
tie (noun) retie (noun)
a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
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
tie (verb) retie (verb)
form a knot or bow in tie again or anew
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 tie and retie

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