tight
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/taɪt/
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/taɪt/
adjective
B1
firmly fixed in place; hard to move or open
She held the rope tight to keep it from slipping.
B1
fitting very close to the body, often uncomfortably
My jeans feel too tight after washing.
B2
not having enough time or space
We have a tight schedule today with back-to-back meetings.
B2
very strict and difficult to get around
The company has tight rules about internet use.
R
stretched or pulled with little slack
Keep the muscles tight during the exercise.
R
packed closely together with little space
The books were in a tight stack on the shelf.
R
showing tension or stress
He gave a tight nod, clearly under pressure.
R
feeling uncomfortable, often in the throat or chest
Her chest felt tight after running up the stairs.
R
having very close relationships
They are a tight group of friends who always support each other.
R
having a sharp curve or turn
The road has a tight curve ahead, so drive carefully.
R
very close, with competitors nearly equal
It was a tight competition until the very end.
R
not willing to spend money; stingy
He's too tight to buy coffee for everyone.
R
drunk
After three beers, he was feeling pretty tight.
R
not allowing anything to pass through
Make sure the windows are weather tight before the storm.
adverb
R
in a firm or close way
Hold on tight to the railing.
translation
firmly fixed in place; hard to move or open; fitting very close to the body, often uncomfortably; not having enough time or space; very strict and difficult to get around; stretched or pulled with little slack; packed closely together with little space; showing tension or stress; feeling uncomfortable, often in the throat or chest; having very close relationships; having a sharp curve or turn; very close, with competitors nearly equal; not willing to spend money; stingy; drunk; not allowing anything to pass through
in a firm or close way
Word Forms
Comparative
tighter
Superlative
tightest