tight
/taɪt/tight
ADJECTIVEDefinition of tight
If x is tight, it fits closely and strongly to y.
Example: The bandage on your finger should not be too tight or your finger may turn blue.
If a string is tight its ends are as far apart as possible.
Example: A tight rope is in a straight line.
If you close or tie something tight, you do it strongly or closely so that it won't change easily.
Example: He closed the door tight behind them.
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EXAMPLESExamples of tight
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The bandage on your finger should not be too tight or your finger may turn blue.
Example sentence2
The police kept tight control during the speech.
Example sentence3
A tight rope is in a straight line.
Example sentence4
He closed the door tight behind them.
Example sentence5
Hold on tight and I'll pull you up.
Example sentencetight
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