adjective

tight

/taɪt/

tight

ADJECTIVE

Definition of tight

1

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.

1

If a string is tight its ends are as far apart as possible.

Example: A tight rope is in a straight line.

2

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.

tight

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Examples of tight

1

The bandage on your finger should not be too tight or your finger may turn blue.

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2

The police kept tight control during the speech.

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3

A tight rope is in a straight line.

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4

He closed the door tight behind them.

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5

Hold on tight and I'll pull you up.

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