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tailed

The word “tailed” has 1 syllable: tailed

It's pronounced as /teɪld/

What is synonym and antonym for tailed?

In the thesaurus, “tailed” has 27 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tailed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tailed

Antonyms for tailed

Meanings of tailed

  • verb
    1. To follow and observe surreptitiously.
    2. To hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into.
    3. To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.
    4. To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.
    5. To pull or draw by the tail.
  • adjective
    1. (often in combination) Having a tail.
    2. Of certain butterflies, having one or more filamentous projections on the tornal section of each hind wing.

Example Sentences

  • The detective quietly tailed the suspect through the crowded market.
  • The curious cat tailed the elusive butterfly around the garden.
  • We tailed the hiking trail until we reached the picturesque waterfall.
  • The adventurous birdwatcher tailed the rare species to capture the perfect photograph.
  • The journalist discreetly tailed the celebrity to get an exclusive interview.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tailed, such as: accompanied, bird-dogged, captured, caught, chaperoned, chased, coursed.

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tagged along

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ran

ran after

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