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tight

 
 
pronunciation:
taIt
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: tighter, tightest
definition 1: When something is tight, it is held in place in a strong way. It can't move easily.
I made a tight knot so my shoes would stay tied.The screw is tight in the wall. There is no way it will fall out.
synonyms:
fast, secure
antonyms:
loose
similar words:
firm, fixed, solid, stable
definition 2: When something is tight, it fits close or too close around something. If your shoes are tight, there is not much room around your feet, and maybe your feet don't feel good.
I like my old bathing suit, but it's too tight for me now and I can't wear it.
synonyms:
snug
antonyms:
loose
similar words:
jammed, narrow
definition 3: When a rope is tight, it is pulled as long as it will go and it is not loose at all.
My uncle said that the ropes for the tent have to be tight. If they are loose, they won't hold up the tent correctly.
synonyms:
stretched, tense
similar words:
rigid, stiff
 
part of speech: adverb
inflections: tighter, tightest
definition: When you hold something tight, you hold it with your fingers or hand very close around it. If you shut your eyes tight, you press your eyelids close together.
Grace held her little sister's hand tight as they walked across the busy street.Jamal's grandmother kissed him on the cheek and hugged him tight.
synonyms:
fast, securely
similar words:
closely, snugly
derivations: tightly (adv.), tightness (n.)
Word Builder: tight +
  • tighten:
    to make tight or tighter.
  • tightness:
    the condition of being tight.