Synonyms:
tight
Meaning: closely constrained or constricted or constricting; "tight skirts"; "he hated tight starched collars"; "fingers closed in a tight fist"; "a tight feeling in his chest"
Synonyms:
taut, tight
Meaning: pulled or drawn tight; "taut sails"; "a tight drumhead"; "a tight rope"
Synonyms:
tight
Meaning: set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration; "in tight formation"; "a tight blockade"
Synonyms:
mean, mingy, miserly, tight
Meaning: (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity; "a mean person"; "he left a miserly tip"
Synonyms:
tight
Meaning: affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow; "tight money"; "a tight market"
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meaning of the word
Synonyms:
fast, tight
Meaning: firmly or closely; "held fast to the rope"; "her foot was stuck fast"; "held tight"
Synonyms:
close, closely, tight
Meaning: in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard"
Usage examples
But the hands held him tight.
"Hold tight!" screeched Parrish.
Bottle, cork, and seal it tight.
This is an excellent remedy for a tight cough.
She held Concho's rein so tight he almost stopped.
It was soldered tight and evidently contained something.
It's a tight place, but luckily we've been well fed up to the present.
When cool, bottle, cork, and seal it tight, and keep it in a cool place.
"You shall never go away again," said the little fellow, hugging her tight.
The tight white collar awkwardly constricted his muscular, mahogany-colored neck.