English vocabulary · B2
Tether
/ˈtɛðər/ · n., v.
It means a rope or line that ties something and stops it from going too far. As a verb, it means to tie something to keep it in place.
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Example sentences
- The goat was tethered to a post in the field.
- A tether kept the hot air balloon from flying away.
Word origin and roots
from Old Norse
- tjodr — rope (from Old Norse)
Synonyms and nuances
- LEASH — a strap to control an animal (For Animals)
- ROPE — a thick line used to tie things (Physical & Literal)
- CHAIN — a line of metal rings for holding (Strong & Restrictive)
Similar words
- leash
- rope
- chain
Lesson notes
Tether. It means a rope or line that ties something and stops it from going too far. As a verb, it means to tie something to keep it in place.
Related: leash, rope, chain. Use tether when something is tied or held in place by a line so it cannot go too far.
The goat was tethered to a post in the field. A tether kept the hot air balloon from flying away.
From Old Norse. tjodr- means rope. A rope that holds something in place: that is a tether.