tight

//taɪt//
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Adjective

tightCanonical form
tighterComparative
tightestSuperlative
1

Firmly fixed in place; not loose or slack.

Make sure the lid is tight so nothing spills out.

2

Fitting very closely to the body or a particular shape; not loose or baggy.

She wore tight jeans and a fitted shirt.

3

Stretched or pulled so as to be tense; not slack.

The rope was pulled tight between the two posts.

4

Having little space between parts or elements; closely packed or compact.

The books were arranged in tight rows on the shelf.

5

Difficult to obtain or in short supply, especially money.

Money is tight this month, so we need to be careful with spending.

6

Strictly controlled or organized; rigorous.

The company maintains tight security measures to protect customer data.

7

Close or intimate in relationship.

They have a tight relationship and trust each other completely.

8

Drunk or intoxicated.

He got pretty tight at the party last night.

Adverb

tightCanonical form
tighterComparative
tightestSuperlative
1

In a tight manner; firmly or securely.

Hold tight to the rope.

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