tie vs shape

tie and shape both are nouns.

tie and shape both are verbs.

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

As verbs, shape is a hypernym of tie; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than tie:

tie: form a knot or bow in
shape: give shape or form to

Other hypernyms of tie include form.

tie (noun)	shape (noun)
a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating	the visual appearance of something or someone
one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track	alternative names for the body of a human being
a fastener that serves to join or connect	a perceptual structure
(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
equality of score in a contest
a social or business relationship

tie (verb)	shape (verb)
form a knot or bow in	give shape or form to
limit or restrict to	shape or influence; give direction to
finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.	make something, usually for a specific function
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 shape

Words related to "tie"

Words related to "shape"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.