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adjective
- 1. fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; hard to move, undo, or open: "she twisted her handkerchief into a tight knot" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a rope, fabric, or surface) stretched so as to leave no slack; not loose: "the drawcord pulls tight" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. very firmly, closely, or tensely: "he went downstairs, holding tight to the bannisters"
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A tight feeling is an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in part of your body, caused by illness, fear, etc.: Some people experienced tight chests after exercising in areas of high pollution. If you have any symptoms such as itchy mouth or tight throat after eating nuts, stop.
: allowing little or no room for free motion or movement. a tight connection. a tight crawl space. also : having a small radius.
1. Fixed or fastened firmly in place: a tight lid; tight screws; a tight knot. 2. Stretched or drawn out fully: a tight wire; a tight drumhead. 3. Of such close construction as to be impermeable: cloth tight enough to hold water; warm in our tight little cabin. 4. a.
Definition of tight adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of 'tight' tight. (taɪt ) Word forms: tighter , tightest. 1. adjective B1+. Tight clothes or shoes are rather small and fit closely to your body. His jeans were too tight. Synonyms: close-fitting, narrow, cramped, snug More Synonyms of tight. tightly adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2. He buttoned his collar tightly round his thick neck.
If something is closed or fastened so firmly that it can barely be moved, it's tight. And if you accidentally shrunk your favorite pair of jeans in the wash, they might be tight too. SKIP TO CONTENT
A tight feeling is an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in part of your body, caused by illness, fear, etc.: Some people experienced tight chests after exercising in areas of high pollution. If you have any symptoms such as itchy mouth or tight throat after eating nuts, stop.
Tight Definition. Dense. So close or compact in structure that water, air, etc. cannot pass through. A tight boat. Of such close construction as to be impermeable. Cloth tight enough to hold water; warm in our tight little cabin. Drawn, packed, spaced, etc. closely together. A tight weave, a tight schedule of events.
firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot. drawn or stretched so as to be tense; taut. affording little or no extra room; fitting closely, especially too closely: a tight collar. difficult to deal with or manage: to be in a tight situation.
Definitions of 'tight' 1. Tight clothes or shoes are rather small and fit closely to your body. [...] 2. If you hold someone or something tight, you hold them firmly and securely. [...] 3. Tight controls or rules are very strict. [...] More. Definitions of '-tight' not letting (something specified) in or out. [...] More. Synonyms of 'tight'
