Definition: One who ties (knots, etc).
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
That dictionary definition – “one who ties” – is a
very
old way to think about the word "tier." It comes from French, you see, and it originally meant someone who made knots. Think of sailors with their ropes, expertly tied with flair!
But today, "tier" has changed its tune,
It’s much more versatile, beneath the moon!
Now a “tier” can mean a level, a rank, or a stage –
Like rows in a theater, or a competitive rage!
Think of tiers of seats:
First class, then economy too, that's tiers for you!
Or levels of a game:
Bronze, silver, and gold, each tier unfolds.
Even steps on a cake:
Layers stacked high, it’s true!
So while the old meaning is part of its past,
“Tier” now describes something that's built to last –
In levels or groups, you see, that’s how it goes,
It's all about arrangement, as everyone knows!
Does that make sense? Any questions before we move on?