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

accompanied
bird-dogged
chaperoned
chased
coursed
dogged
escorted
eyed
followed
hounded
hunted
observed
outlawed
pursued
ran
ran after
run
searched for
shadowed
sought
stalked
tagged
traced
tracked
trailed
wanted
watched

Antonyms for tailed

captured
caught
guided
headed
led
piloted
seized

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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