adj
tethered
Tethered (adj) means Tied up or restrained with a rope or similar restraint. Example: “The tethered balloon bobbed gently above the fairground.”
adj
1
Tied up or restrained with a rope or similar restraint.
"The tethered balloon bobbed gently above the fairground."
2
Connected to another device to share an internet connection.
"His tablet was tethered to his phone for data."
How to use tethered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKept in place by a tether, or linked to another device for internet access.
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What does “tethered” mean?
The word “tethered” means tied up or restrained with a rope or similar restraint. In plain terms, kept in place by a tether, or linked to another device for internet access.
How do you use “tethered” in a sentence?
Here is “tethered” used in a sentence: “The tethered balloon bobbed gently above the fairground.”
What part of speech is “tethered”?
“Tethered” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “tethered” have?
“Tethered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tied up or restrained with a rope or similar restraint.
