SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

tethered

The correct spelling is tethered.

How to pronounce tethered

verb

Say it like: Tet-her-ed

The correct spelling is tethered. To restrict something with a tether. For example: "Many mobile phones are equipped with software to offer tethered Internet access."

Usage Examples

Many mobile phones are equipped with software to offer tethered Internet access.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To restrict something with a tether.
  2. 2.To connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot.

adjective

  1. 1.Tied, strapped, especially with tethers or hobbles.
  2. 2.Connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem)

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples