idiom
strong ties
STRONG TYES
strɒŋ taɪzListen
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strongties
Dictionary meaning
close, trust-based, and emotionally significant relationships such as those with family members, best friends, and long-term colleagues; strong ties provide emotional support, reliable assistance in times of need, and a sense of belonging; in network theory they tend to cluster within dense groups and are associated with high reciprocity and frequent interaction, though they often expose one to less novel information than weak ties
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