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- [teth -er]
- /ˈtɛð ər/
- /ˈteð.ər/
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- [teth -er]
- /ˈtɛð ər/
Definitions of tether word
- noun tether a rope, chain, or the like, by which an animal is fastened to a fixed object so as to limit its range of movement. 1
- noun tether the utmost length to which one can go in action; the utmost extent or limit of ability or resources. 1
- verb with object tether to fasten or confine with or as if with a tether. 1
- verb with object tether Digital Technology. to use (an electronic device, usually a smartphone or tablet) to enable a wireless Internet connection on another nearby device, often a laptop: There's no wi-fi, so I'll have to tether my phone to my laptop. 1
- verb without object tether Digital Technology. to use an electronic device to enable a wireless Internet connection on another device. 1
- idioms tether at the end of one's tether, at the end of one's resources, patience, or strength. 1
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Origin of tether
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (noun); compare Old Norse tjōthr, Dutch tuier
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Parts of speech for Tether
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tether popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tether usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tether
verb tether
- berthed — in a berth
- berthing — a shelflike sleeping space, as on a ship, airplane, or railroad car.
- bind — If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
- cinched — a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
noun tether
- lariat — a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
- leash — a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
- halter — Archaic. lameness; a limp.
- lasso — a long rope or line of hide or other material with a running noose at one end, used for roping horses, cattle, etc.
- lead — to cover, line, weight, treat, or impregnate with lead or one of its compounds.
Antonyms for tether
verb tether
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
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