--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 28 description: The 1049 words of the English dictionary under T, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/28/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / T # T — The English dictionary · page 28 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **tidbit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tidbit is a small, tasty piece of food, often a treat.[↗](../../tidbit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tidbit is a small, tasty piece of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tidbit can also be a small piece of interesting news or gossip.[↗](../../tidbit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tidbit can also be a small piece…") *Example:* In return you will get tidbits of every kind: chicken bones, choice bits of meat, sugar and cake.[↗](../../tidbit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: In return you will get tidbits of every…") · The cat waited for a tidbit from the cook.[↗](../../tidbit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat waited for a tidbit from the…") · She saved the best tidbit for last.[↗](../../tidbit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She saved the best tidbit for last.") **tide** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The regular rise and fall of the sea's level, usually twice a day, caused mainly by the pull of the Moon's gravity.[↗](../../tide/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: The regular rise and fall of the sea's…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A strong feeling or trend that changes, as in a tide of opinion.[↗](../../tide/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A strong feeling or trend that changes, as…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "Tide someone over" means to help them for a short time until something better comes: a snack to tide you over until dinner.[↗](../../tide/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Tide someone over' means to help them for…") *Example:* At low tide we looked for crabs in the rock pools.[↗](../../tide/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: At low tide we looked for crabs in…") · The tide is coming in, so let's move our towels.[↗](../../tide/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The tide is coming in, so let's move…") · Check the tide times before walking round the cliffs.[↗](../../tide/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Check the tide times before walking round the…") · The Moon's pull causes the tides.[↗](../../tide/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The Moon's pull causes the tides.") · There are about two high tides every day.[↗](../../tide/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There are about two high tides every day.") · At high tide the sand castle washed away.[↗](../../tide/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: At high tide the sand castle washed away.") · Have an apple to tide you over until lunch.[↗](../../tide/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Have an apple to tide you over until…") · The team's goal turned the tide of the match.[↗](../../tide/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The team's goal turned the tide of the…") · But the tide came in, just as it always did.[↗](../../tide/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: But the tide came in, just as it…") **tidily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tidily means in a neat and orderly way, with everything in its proper place.[↗](../../tidily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidily means in a neat and orderly way,…") *e.g.* "Fold your clothes tidily."[↗](../../tidily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Fold your clothes tidily.'") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, UK) Tidily can also mean nicely and well enough.[↗](../../tidily/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidily can also mean nicely and well enough.") *e.g.* "The plan worked out tidily."[↗](../../tidily/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The plan worked out tidily.'") *Example:* Please write tidily so I can read it.[↗](../../tidily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Please write tidily so I can read it.") · The books were tidily arranged on the shelf.[↗](../../tidily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The books were tidily arranged on the shelf.") · He folded his PE kit tidily.[↗](../../tidily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He folded his PE kit tidily.") · Set out your sums tidily in columns.[↗](../../tidily/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Set out your sums tidily in columns.") · The cat sat tidily with its tail around its paws.[↗](../../tidily/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The cat sat tidily with its tail around…") · The shoes were lined up tidily by the door.[↗](../../tidily/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The shoes were lined up tidily by the…") · Everything fitted tidily into the box.[↗](../../tidily/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Everything fitted tidily into the box.") · And then she washed up, and did it very tidily.[↗](../../tidily/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And then she washed up, and did it…") **tidiness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tidiness is being neat and in order, with things put in their right places.[↗](../../tidiness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidiness is being neat and in order, with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tidiness is also the habit of keeping things neat.[↗](../../tidiness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidiness is also the habit of keeping things…") *Example:* Mum praised me for the tidiness of my room.[↗](../../tidiness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum praised me for the tidiness of my…") · The teacher gives a star for tidiness.[↗](../../tidiness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher gives a star for tidiness.") · Tidiness helps you find things quickly.[↗](../../tidiness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidiness helps you find things quickly.") · His tidiness surprised his friends.[↗](../../tidiness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: His tidiness surprised his friends.") · Good tidiness in the kitchen keeps it safe.[↗](../../tidiness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Good tidiness in the kitchen keeps it safe.") · The tidiness of her handwriting made it easy to read.[↗](../../tidiness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The tidiness of her handwriting made it easy…") **tidings** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* News or information, especially important news.[↗](../../tidings/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: News or information, especially important news.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In Christmas songs and the Bible: «good tidings» means good news.[↗](../../tidings/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In Christmas songs and the Bible: «good tidings»…") *Example:* The messenger brought tidings from the king.[↗](../../tidings/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The messenger brought tidings from the king.") · Good tidings we bring to you and your kin\![↗](../../tidings/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Good tidings we bring to you and your…") · The angel brought good tidings to the shepherds.[↗](../../tidings/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The angel brought good tidings to the shepherds.") · We waited anxiously for tidings of the lost ship.[↗](../../tidings/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: We waited anxiously for tidings of the lost…") · Glad tidings\![↗](../../tidings/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Glad tidings!") The baby has arrived.[↗](../../tidings/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby has arrived.") · The Rat brought tidings of Toad's latest crash.[↗](../../tidings/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The Rat brought tidings of Toad's latest crash.") · He overlooked it in his haste to tell the glorious tidings.[↗](../../tidings/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He overlooked it in his haste to tell…") · And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned; and no man did put on him his ornaments.[↗](../../tidings/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And when the people heard these evil tidings,…") (Torah EXO.33.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tidings/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.33.4, JPS 1917") · And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house.[↗](../../tidings/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And it came to pass, when Laban heard…") (Torah GEN.29.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tidings/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.29.13, JPS 1917") · The Lord giveth the word; the women that proclaim the tidings are a great host.[↗](../../tidings/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The Lord giveth the word; the women that…") (Writings PSA.68.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tidings/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.68.12, JPS 1917") · Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that announceth peace\![↗](../../tidings/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Behold upon the mountains the feet of him…") (Prophets NAM.2.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tidings/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets NAM.2.1, JPS 1917") · He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is stedfast, trusting in the LORD.[↗](../../tidings/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: He shall not be afraid of evil tidings;…") (Writings PSA.112.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tidings/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.112.7, JPS 1917") **tidy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tidy means neat and in order, with things in their right places.[↗](../../tidy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tidy means neat and in order, with things…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To tidy (or tidy up) means to make a place neat by putting things away.[↗](../../tidy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To tidy or tidy up means to make…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tidy amount of money means quite a lot (informal).[↗](../../tidy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tidy amount of money means quite a…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To tidy up can also mean to put thoughts or feelings into good order.[↗](../../tidy/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To tidy up can also mean to put…") *Example:* Please tidy your room before dinner.[↗](../../tidy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Please tidy your room before dinner.") · Her desk is always tidy.[↗](../../tidy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Her desk is always tidy.") · Let's tidy up the toys.[↗](../../tidy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Let's tidy up the toys.") · Keep your working out tidy so you can check it.[↗](../../tidy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Keep your working out tidy so you can…") · His handwriting is tidier than mine.[↗](../../tidy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: His handwriting is tidier than mine.") · A tidy floor means nobody trips over.[↗](../../tidy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A tidy floor means nobody trips over.") · She tidied the books onto the shelf.[↗](../../tidy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She tidied the books onto the shelf.") · They made a tidy profit selling lemonade.[↗](../../tidy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: They made a tidy profit selling lemonade.") · Mrs. Darling first heard of Peter when she was tidying up her children’s minds.[↗](../../tidy/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Mrs. Darling first heard of Peter when she…") **tie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tie is a long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck with a shirt.[↗](../../tie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tie is a long narrow piece of…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To tie means to join with a knot or bow: tie your shoelaces.[↗](../../tie/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To tie means to join with a knot…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A tie is when two sides get the same score: the game ended in a tie.[↗](../../tie/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A tie is when two sides get the…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To tie means to get the same score.[↗](../../tie/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To tie means to get the same score.") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Ties are close links between people: family ties.[↗](../../tie/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Ties are close links between people: family ties.") *Example:* Dad has 6 ties.[↗](../../tie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad has 6 ties.") · Each tie costs 15 dollars.[↗](../../tie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each tie costs 15 dollars.") · She ties 3 bows on each gift.[↗](../../tie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She ties 3 bows on each gift.") · The game ended in a tie.[↗](../../tie/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The game ended in a tie.") · Can you tie your shoelaces yet?[↗](../../tie/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Can you tie your shoelaces yet?") · Boys and girls wear a striped school tie.[↗](../../tie/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Boys and girls wear a striped school tie.") · Tie the boat to the post so it doesn't float away.[↗](../../tie/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Tie the boat to the post so it…") · The two teams tied 2–2.[↗](../../tie/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The two teams tied 2–2.") · I must tie you up, or you won't keep still.[↗](../../tie/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: I must tie you up, or you won't…") · Bind them continually upon thy heart, tie them about thy neck.[↗](../../tie/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Bind them continually upon thy heart, tie them…") (Writings PRO.6.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tie/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.6.21, JPS 1917") · Now therefore take and prepare you a new cart, and two milch kine, on which there hath come no yoke, and tie the kine to the cart, and bring their calves home from them.[↗](../../tie/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Now therefore take and prepare you a new…") (Prophets 1SA.6.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tie/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.6.7, JPS 1917") **tied** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tied is the past form of tie: she tied a knot.[↗](../../tied/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tied is the past form of tie: she…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tied means having the same score as another team or player.[↗](../../tied/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tied means having the same score as another…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tied means fixed with string or rope.[↗](../../tied/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tied means fixed with string or rope.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Tied up means busy, or not free to use: my money is tied up.[↗](../../tied/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tied up means busy, or not free to…") *Example:* She tied 4 ribbons on the box.[↗](../../tied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She tied 4 ribbons on the box.") · The teams were tied at 10 points.[↗](../../tied/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The teams were tied at 10 points.") · He tied the balloons together in groups of 5.[↗](../../tied/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He tied the balloons together in groups of…") · The score was tied after the first half.[↗](../../tied/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The score was tied after the first half.") · The dog was tied to the gate.[↗](../../tied/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The dog was tied to the gate.") · I was so nervous I got tongue-tied.[↗](../../tied/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: I was so nervous I got tongue-tied.") · Mum is tied up at work until six.[↗](../../tied/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum is tied up at work until six.") · A long iron chain was tied to the collar.[↗](../../tied/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: A long iron chain was tied to the…") · And they tied unto it a thread of blue, to fasten it upon the mitre above; as the LORD commanded Moses.[↗](../../tied/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And they tied unto it a thread of…") (Torah EXO.39.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tied/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.39.31, JPS 1917") · And the men did so; and took two milch kine, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home.[↗](../../tied/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the men did so; and took two…") (Prophets 1SA.6.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tied/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.6.10, JPS 1917") **tier** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tier is one of several layers or levels placed one above another: a three-tier wedding cake, tiers of seats.[↗](../../tier/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tier is one of several layers or…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tier is a level in a system or ranking: the top tier of football, a tier of government.[↗](../../tier/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tier is a level in a system…") *Example:* The wedding cake had three tiers.[↗](../../tier/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The wedding cake had three tiers.") · We sat in the top tier of the stadium.[↗](../../tier/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We sat in the top tier of the…") · The Premier League is the top tier of English football.[↗](../../tier/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Premier League is the top tier of…") · Each tier of the pyramid had fewer blocks.[↗](../../tier/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Each tier of the pyramid had fewer blocks.") · The exam has two tiers: foundation and higher.[↗](../../tier/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The exam has two tiers: foundation and higher.") · Town councils are one tier of government.[↗](../../tier/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Town councils are one tier of government.") **tiercel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tiercel (also spelled tercel) is a male hawk or falcon, especially in falconry, the sport of training hawks to hunt.[↗](../../tiercel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tiercel also spelled tercel is a male…") *Example:* The falconer flew a tiercel peregrine at the show.[↗](../../tiercel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The falconer flew a tiercel peregrine at the…") · A tiercel is smaller than the female falcon.[↗](../../tiercel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tiercel is smaller than the female falcon.") · The tiercel landed on the falconer's glove.[↗](../../tiercel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The tiercel landed on the falconer's glove.") · In the old poem, the knight kept a tiercel.[↗](../../tiercel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In the old poem, the knight kept a…") · The female falcon is bigger than the tiercel.[↗](../../tiercel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The female falcon is bigger than the tiercel.") · The tiercel brought food to the nest.[↗](../../tiercel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The tiercel brought food to the nest.") **tiger** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tiger is a very large wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, which lives in Asia.[↗](../../tiger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tiger is a very large wild cat…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tiger can mean a fierce, brave or energetic person.[↗](../../tiger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tiger can mean a fierce, brave or…") *Example:* The tiger crept through the long grass.[↗](../../tiger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tiger crept through the long grass.") · Tigers live in Asia, not Africa.[↗](../../tiger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tigers live in Asia, not Africa.") · No two tigers have the same stripes.[↗](../../tiger/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: No two tigers have the same stripes.") · The tiger cub played with its mother's tail.[↗](../../tiger/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The tiger cub played with its mother's tail.") · Tigers are endangered animals.[↗](../../tiger/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Tigers are endangered animals.") · Tigers are good swimmers.[↗](../../tiger/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Tigers are good swimmers.") · We saw a Sumatran tiger at the zoo.[↗](../../tiger/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We saw a Sumatran tiger at the zoo.") **tight** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tight means fitting very closely, with little space: tight shoes, a tight lid.[↗](../../tight/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tight means fitting very closely, with little space:…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tight means pulled or stretched firmly: a tight rope.[↗](../../tight/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tight means pulled or stretched firmly: a tight…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tight means held strongly: hold on tight.[↗](../../tight/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tight means held strongly: hold on tight.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Tight can mean with very little time or money to spare: a tight schedule.[↗](../../tight/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tight can mean with very little time or…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A tight game is very close, with nobody far ahead.[↗](../../tight/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A tight game is very close, with nobody…") *Example:* These shoes are too tight; my toes hurt.[↗](../../tight/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: These shoes are too tight; my toes hurt.") · Hold on tight to the rope\![↗](../../tight/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Hold on tight to the rope!") · I can't open this jar; the lid is too tight.[↗](../../tight/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I can't open this jar; the lid is…") · Pull the knot tight so the boat doesn't float away.[↗](../../tight/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Pull the knot tight so the boat doesn't…") · Good night, sleep tight\![↗](../../tight/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Good night, sleep tight!") · The match was tight until the very last minute.[↗](../../tight/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The match was tight until the very last…") · Screw the cap on tightly so the juice doesn't leak.[↗](../../tight/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Screw the cap on tightly so the juice…") · We have a tight budget, so we can't buy everything.[↗](../../tight/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We have a tight budget, so we can't…") · So Ib held the nut very tight.[↗](../../tight/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: So Ib held the nut very tight.") · Their gross heart they have shut tight, with their mouth they speak proudly.[↗](../../tight/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Their gross heart they have shut tight, with…") (Writings PSA.17.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tight/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.17.10, JPS 1917") **tighten** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make something tighter or firmer.[↗](../../tighten/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To make something tighter or firmer.") *e.g.* "Tighten the screw", "Tighten your shoelaces."[↗](../../tighten/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Tighten the screw', 'Tighten your shoelaces.'") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To become tighter.[↗](../../tighten/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To become tighter.") *e.g.* "His grip tightened."[↗](../../tighten/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'His grip tightened.'") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To make rules stricter.[↗](../../tighten/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To make rules stricter.") *e.g.* "The school tightened the rules."[↗](../../tighten/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The school tightened the rules.'") *Example:* Tighten your helmet strap before riding.[↗](../../tighten/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tighten your helmet strap before riding.") · Dad tightened the wheel nuts on the car.[↗](../../tighten/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad tightened the wheel nuts on the car.") · Tighten the lid so the jar does not leak.[↗](../../tighten/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tighten the lid so the jar does not…") · The rope tightened as the boat pulled.[↗](../../tighten/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The rope tightened as the boat pulled.") · The rules were tightened after the accident.[↗](../../tighten/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The rules were tightened after the accident.") · Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it.[↗](../../tighten/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it.") · Rudy tightened it, and thus secured the bird alive.[↗](../../tighten/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Rudy tightened it, and thus secured the bird…") **tightly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tightly means firmly and closely, so it does not move or come loose.[↗](../../tightly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tightly means firmly and closely, so it does…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tightly means with no space, very close together.[↗](../../tightly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tightly means with no space, very close together.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tightly controlled means watched or limited very strictly.[↗](../../tightly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tightly controlled means watched or limited very strictly.") *Example:* Hold my hand tightly when we cross the road.[↗](../../tightly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Hold my hand tightly when we cross the…") · Screw the lid on tightly.[↗](../../tightly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Screw the lid on tightly.") · The books were packed tightly on the shelf.[↗](../../tightly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The books were packed tightly on the shelf.") · She shut her eyes tightly.[↗](../../tightly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She shut her eyes tightly.") · The baby held her finger tightly.[↗](../../tightly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The baby held her finger tightly.") · Wrap the sandwich tightly so it stays fresh.[↗](../../tightly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wrap the sandwich tightly so it stays fresh.") **tightness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Tightness is being tight: fitting very closely, being firmly fixed, or being pulled hard: the tightness of my shoes, the tightness of a rope.[↗](../../tightness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Tightness is being tight: fitting very closely, being…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Tightness in your body is a feeling of being squeezed or stiff: tightness in the chest, in the muscles.[↗](../../tightness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Tightness in your body is a feeling of…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Tightness can also mean being close and loyal, as a group: the tightness of a team.[↗](../../tightness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tightness can also mean being close and loyal,…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Tightness of money means there is very little to spare.[↗](../../tightness/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tightness of money means there is very little…") *Example:* The tightness of my new shoes gave me blisters.[↗](../../tightness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tightness of my new shoes gave me…") · Stretching before the race helped the tightness in my legs.[↗](../../tightness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Stretching before the race helped the tightness in…") · Tell an adult if you feel tightness in your chest.[↗](../../tightness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Tell an adult if you feel tightness in…") · My asthma makes my chest feel tight; the tightness goes after my inhaler.[↗](../../tightness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My asthma makes my chest feel tight; the…") · Check the tightness of the bike's bolts before you ride.[↗](../../tightness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Check the tightness of the bike's bolts before…") · She felt a tightness in her throat before she cried.[↗](../../tightness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: She felt a tightness in her throat before…") · The team's tightness helped them win.[↗](../../tightness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The team's tightness helped them win.") **tightrope** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tightrope is a rope or wire stretched tight high above the ground, which an acrobat walks along.[↗](../../tightrope/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tightrope is a rope or wire stretched…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «To walk a tightrope» means to be in a difficult situation where you must be very careful, because a small mistake could cause trouble.[↗](../../tightrope/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «To walk a tightrope» means to be in…") *Example:* The tightrope walker crossed high above the circus ring.[↗](../../tightrope/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tightrope walker crossed high above the circus…") · She held a long pole to keep her balance on the tightrope.[↗](../../tightrope/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She held a long pole to keep her…") · Nobody fell off the tightrope.[↗](../../tightrope/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Nobody fell off the tightrope.") · Our teacher showed that a pole helps balance, just like on a tightrope.[↗](../../tightrope/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher showed that a pole helps balance,…") · Being friends with both groups felt like walking a tightrope.[↗](../../tightrope/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Being friends with both groups felt like walking…") · There was a safety net under the tightrope.[↗](../../tightrope/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: There was a safety net under the tightrope.") · We made a pretend tightrope with a line of tape on the floor.[↗](../../tightrope/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We made a pretend tightrope with a line…") **tigress** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tigress is a female tiger.[↗](../../tigress/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tigress is a female tiger.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (figurative) A tigress can describe a woman who is fierce and brave, especially when protecting her children.[↗](../../tigress/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tigress can describe a woman who is…") *Example:* The tigress carried her cub in her mouth.[↗](../../tigress/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The tigress carried her cub in her mouth.") · A tigress hunts alone at night.[↗](../../tigress/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tigress hunts alone at night.") · The zoo's tigress had three cubs.[↗](../../tigress/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The zoo's tigress had three cubs.") · Mum defended us like a tigress.[↗](../../tigress/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum defended us like a tigress.") · Wild tigresses live in India and Russia.[↗](../../tigress/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Wild tigresses live in India and Russia.") · The tigress licked her cubs clean.[↗](../../tigress/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The tigress licked her cubs clean.") **tile** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A tile is a flat, usually square piece of baked clay, stone or plastic used to cover floors, walls or roofs.[↗](../../tile/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A tile is a flat, usually square piece…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tile is a small flat piece used in a game, like in Scrabble or dominoes.[↗](../../tile/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A tile is a small flat piece used…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To tile a floor or wall is to cover it with tiles.[↗](../../tile/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To tile a floor or wall is to…") *Example:* The floor needs 8 rows of 10 tiles.[↗](../../tile/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The floor needs 8 rows of 10 tiles.") · Each tile is 1 foot square.[↗](../../tile/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Each tile is 1 foot square.") · A box holds 12 tiles.[↗](../../tile/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A box holds 12 tiles.") · How many tiles cover a 4 by 5 meter wall?[↗](../../tile/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: How many tiles cover a 4 by 5…") · Squares and hexagons tile a floor with no gaps.[↗](../../tile/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Squares and hexagons tile a floor with no…") · A roof tile fell in the storm.[↗](../../tile/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A roof tile fell in the storm.") · Each Scrabble tile has a letter and a number.[↗](../../tile/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Each Scrabble tile has a letter and a…") · The bathroom has blue and white tiles.[↗](../../tile/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The bathroom has blue and white tiles.") · AN ASS climbed up to the roof of a building, and frisking about there, broke in the tiling.[↗](../../tile/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: AN ASS climbed up to the roof of…") · Thou also, son of man, take thee a tile, and lay it before thee, and trace upon it a city, even Jerusalem; (Prophets EZK.4.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../tile/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou also, son of man, take thee a…") **till** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Till means until, up to a time: open from 9 till 5.[↗](../../till/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Till means until, up to a time: open…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A till is the drawer or machine where a shop keeps money and gives change (a cash register).[↗](../../till/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A till is the drawer or machine where…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To till the soil is to dig and prepare it for planting.[↗](../../till/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To till the soil is to dig and…") *Example:* The shop is open from 9 till 5.[↗](../../till/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The shop is open from 9 till 5.") · She saved till she had 50 dollars.[↗](../../till/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: She saved till she had 50 dollars.") · There are 200 dollars in the till.[↗](../../till/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: There are 200 dollars in the till.") · He worked till noon.[↗](../../till/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He worked till noon.") · Wait till the green man shows before you cross.[↗](../../till/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Wait till the green man shows before you…") · Please pay at the till.[↗](../../till/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Please pay at the till.") · The farmer tills his fields in spring.[↗](../../till/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The farmer tills his fields in spring.") · We played till it got dark.[↗](../../till/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: We played till it got dark.") · Do this each day till I return."[↗](../../till/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Do this each day till I return.'") · And Moses said unto them: 'Let no man leave of it till the morning.'[↗](../../till/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses said unto them: 'Let no man…") (Torah EXO.16.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../till/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.16.19, JPS 1917") · And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.[↗](../../till/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but…") (Torah GEN.4.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../till/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.4.2, JPS 1917") · But if the cloud was not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.[↗](../../till/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: But if the cloud was not taken up,…") (Torah EXO.40.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../till/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.40.37, JPS 1917") · Till the LORD look forth, and behold from heaven.[↗](../../till/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Till the LORD look forth, and behold from…") (Writings LAM.3.50, JPS 1917)[↗](../../till/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings LAM.3.50, JPS 1917") · Till He fill thy mouth with laughter, and thy lips with shouting.[↗](../../till/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Till He fill thy mouth with laughter, and…") (Writings JOB.8.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../till/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.8.21, JPS 1917") · And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.[↗](../../till/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: And his name spread far abroad; for he…") (Writings 2CH.26.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../till/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings 2CH.26.15, JPS 1917") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) … 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