tight

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtīt

: having elements close together

a tight formation

a tight line of type

: so close in structure as to prevent passage or escape (as of liquid, gas, or light)

a tight ship

a tight seal

compare lightproof, watertight

: fitting very close to the body

tight jeans

also : too snug

tight shoes

d(1)

: closely packed : very full

a tight bale of hay

(2)

: barely allowing time for completion

a tight schedule

tight deadlines

: allowing little or no room for free motion or movement

a tight connection

a tight crawl space

also : having a small radius

a tight turn

: strongly fixed or held : secure

a tight jar lid

a tight grip on the ladder

b(1)

: not slack or loose : taut

kept the reins tight

a tight knot

a tight drumhead

also : marked by firmness and muscle tone

a tight stomach

(2)

: marked by unusual tension (as in the face or body)

lips tight with anger

a family tight with fear

: difficult to cope with

in a tight spot financially

: relatively difficult to obtain

money is tight just now

also : characterized by such difficulty

a tight job market

: not liberal in giving : stingy

tight with a penny

: characterized by little difference in the relative positions of contestants with respect to final outcome : close

a tight race for mayor

: characterized by firmness or strictness in control or application or in attention to details

tight security

ran a tight newsroom

keeps a tight hand on her investments

: marked by control or discipline in expression or style : having little or no extraneous matter

tight writing

: characterized by a polished style and precise arrangements in music performance

: having a close personal or working relationship : intimate

is tight with the boss

: being such that the subject fills the frame

a tight close-up

: somewhat drunk

chiefly dialectal : capable, competent

tightly adverb

tightness noun

tight

2 of 2

adverb

: fast, tightly, firmly

the door was shut tight

: in a sound manner : soundly

sleep tight

Example Sentences

Adjective The lid is too tight. I can't loosen it. She made a tight knot in the rope. Keep a tight grip on his hand when you cross the street. Pull the ribbon tight and make a bow. Adverb Is the door shut tight? She screwed the cap on tight. Don't close the lid so tight. We were packed as tight as sardines on the bus. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

What is certain is that if money is tight, families will search for less expensive dining options. —

Robin Gagnon, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 In 2019, when the labor market was also tight, claims averaged about 220,000 a week. —

Bryan Mena, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023 On the other hand, clothes that are too tight can feel uncomfortable and could potentially affect your baby's circulation in severe instances. —

Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023 Security was extraordinarily tight on this mission because Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut, was among the crew members. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2023 After bouncing back from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. labor market has been incredibly tight—especially in blue-collar industries where the number of open jobs far exceeds the number of available workers. —

Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023 As with all Vortex offerings, this scope is well-built and the tolerances are tight. —

Tony Hansen, Field & Stream, 30 Jan. 2023 The games were tight, particularly on Rybakina’s serve—deuce after deuce. —

Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2023 The gambling odds are tight for both games, though both home teams have a slight edge. —

David Brandt, ajc, 28 Jan. 2023

Adverb

And if, after passing a rigorous, though informal, interview process to gain membership, someone were to run afoul of the Club’s tight-knit, jovial group, Rogers boasts the right to kick a member out, no questions asked. —

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Feb. 2023 John Cleveland, chef and co-owner at Post & Beam at the nearby Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, describes the neighborhood as tight-knit, but one that has been changing over the last several years. —

Nathan Solisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2023 Childhood impressions of the homestead maintained by her parents, sisters, and tight-knit extended family have been elusive for Regan as an adult. —

Mary-frances Heck, Outside Online, 24 Jan. 2023 Former and current aides to Mr. Netanyahu say the family is a loving and tight-knit one, and that Ms. Netanyahu and Yair Netanyahu provide critical support for the prime minister. —

Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2023 In a virtual environment, entry-level employees may not feel as tight-knit in the workplace community. —

William Stonehouse, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022 The North Cambridge of her youth was tight-knit to the point of being wary of outsiders, Sheila Russell recalled in a 1995 Globe interview. —

Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Dec. 2022 Secondly, there aren't many people in the area, but the community is tight-knit. —

Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2022 And, as Harrison said, D-FW’s districts will likely remain tight-knit even with growth. —

Dallas News, 12 Dec. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

tight

1 of 2 adjective

ˈtīt

: so close in structure as not to allow something (as liquid, gas, or light) to pass through

a tight roof

: fixed very firmly in place

loosen a tight jar cover

: not slack or loose

kept the rope tight

a tight knot

: fitting too closely

tight shoes

: difficult to get through or out of

in a tight spot

on a tight schedule

: firm in control

kept a tight hand on affairs

: stingy sense 1

: very closely packed or compressed

a tight bale of hay

: low in supply : scarce

money is tight just now

tightly adverb

tightness noun

tight

2 of 2 adverb

: in a tight manner

hold on tight

: so as to be tight

shut the door tight

wound the spring tight

: in a deep and uninterrupted manner : soundly

sleep tight

单词	tightens
释义	tight 1 of 2 adjective ˈtīt 1 a : having elements close together a tight formation a tight line of type b : so close in structure as to prevent passage or escape (as of liquid, gas, or light) a tight ship a tight seal compare lightproof, watertight c : fitting very close to the body tight jeans also : too snug tight shoes d(1) : closely packed : very full a tight bale of hay (2) : barely allowing time for completion a tight schedule tight deadlines e : allowing little or no room for free motion or movement a tight connection a tight crawl space also : having a small radius a tight turn 2 a : strongly fixed or held : secure a tight jar lid a tight grip on the ladder b(1) : not slack or loose : taut kept the reins tight a tight knot a tight drumhead also : marked by firmness and muscle tone a tight stomach (2) : marked by unusual tension (as in the face or body) lips tight with anger a family tight with fear 3 a : difficult to cope with in a tight spot financially b : relatively difficult to obtain money is tight just now also : characterized by such difficulty a tight job market c : not liberal in giving : stingy tight with a penny 4 : characterized by little difference in the relative positions of contestants with respect to final outcome : close a tight race for mayor 5 a : characterized by firmness or strictness in control or application or in attention to details tight security ran a tight newsroom keeps a tight hand on her investments b : marked by control or discipline in expression or style : having little or no extraneous matter tight writing c : characterized by a polished style and precise arrangements in music performance 6 : having a close personal or working relationship : intimate is tight with the boss 7 : being such that the subject fills the frame a tight close-up 8 : somewhat drunk 9 chiefly dialectal : capable, competent tightly adverb tightness noun tight 2 of 2 adverb 1 : fast, tightly, firmly the door was shut tight 2 : in a sound manner : soundly sleep tight Synonyms Adjective impenetrable impermeable impervious See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The lid is too tight. I can't loosen it. She made a tight knot in the rope. Keep a tight grip on his hand when you cross the street. Pull the ribbon tight and make a bow. Adverb Is the door shut tight? She screwed the cap on tight. Don't close the lid so tight. We were packed as tight as sardines on the bus. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective What is certain is that if money is tight, families will search for less expensive dining options. —Robin Gagnon, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 In 2019, when the labor market was also tight, claims averaged about 220,000 a week. —Bryan Mena, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023 On the other hand, clothes that are too tight can feel uncomfortable and could potentially affect your baby's circulation in severe instances. —Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023 Security was extraordinarily tight on this mission because Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut, was among the crew members. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2023 After bouncing back from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. labor market has been incredibly tight—especially in blue-collar industries where the number of open jobs far exceeds the number of available workers. —Megan Leonhardt, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023 As with all Vortex offerings, this scope is well-built and the tolerances are tight. —Tony Hansen, Field & Stream, 30 Jan. 2023 The games were tight, particularly on Rybakina’s serve—deuce after deuce. —Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2023 The gambling odds are tight for both games, though both home teams have a slight edge. —David Brandt, ajc, 28 Jan. 2023 Adverb And if, after passing a rigorous, though informal, interview process to gain membership, someone were to run afoul of the Club’s tight-knit, jovial group, Rogers boasts the right to kick a member out, no questions asked. —Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Feb. 2023 John Cleveland, chef and co-owner at Post & Beam at the nearby Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, describes the neighborhood as tight-knit, but one that has been changing over the last several years. —Nathan Solisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2023 Childhood impressions of the homestead maintained by her parents, sisters, and tight-knit extended family have been elusive for Regan as an adult. —Mary-frances Heck, Outside Online, 24 Jan. 2023 Former and current aides to Mr. Netanyahu say the family is a loving and tight-knit one, and that Ms. Netanyahu and Yair Netanyahu provide critical support for the prime minister. —Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2023 In a virtual environment, entry-level employees may not feel as tight-knit in the workplace community. —William Stonehouse, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022 The North Cambridge of her youth was tight-knit to the point of being wary of outsiders, Sheila Russell recalled in a 1995 Globe interview. —Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Dec. 2022 Secondly, there aren't many people in the area, but the community is tight-knit. —Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Dec. 2022 And, as Harrison said, D-FW’s districts will likely remain tight-knit even with growth. —Dallas News, 12 Dec. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English tiht, thyht dense, solid, watertight, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse thēttr tight; akin to Middle High German dīhte thick, Sanskrit tanakti it causes to coagulate First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb 1680, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing tight sleep tight on a small/tight/shoestring budget in a tight corner tight squeeze tight schedule tight-mouthed tight end tight-knit wired (a little) too tight/tightly tight-lipped close/tight finish hug-me-tight hang tight tight-ass sit tight run a tight ship See More sleep tight on a small/tight/shoestring budget in a tight corner tight squeeze tight schedule tight-mouthed tight end tight-knit wired (a little) too tight/tightly tight-lipped close/tight finish hug-me-tight hang tight tight-ass sit tight run a tight ship See More Kids Definition tight 1 of 2 adjective ˈtīt 1 : so close in structure as not to allow something (as liquid, gas, or light) to pass through a tight roof 2 a : fixed very firmly in place loosen a tight jar cover b : not slack or loose kept the rope tight a tight knot c : fitting too closely tight shoes 3 : difficult to get through or out of in a tight spot on a tight schedule 4 a : firm in control kept a tight hand on affairs b : stingy sense 1 5 : very closely packed or compressed a tight bale of hay 6 : low in supply : scarce money is tight just now tightly adverb tightness noun tight 2 of 2 adverb 1 a : in a tight manner hold on tight b : so as to be tight shut the door tight wound the spring tight 2 : in a deep and uninterrupted manner : soundly sleep tight tightens verb present tense third-person singular of tighten as in tenses to draw tight tighten the straps on the backpack so that the load doesn't shift while hiking Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tenses stretches lengthens elongates tautens extends cinches constricts strains Antonyms & Near Antonyms loosens slacks relaxes slackens eases
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tight

adjective

adverb

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Phrases Containing tight

Kids Definition

verb