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tight
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- pronunciation:
- taIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
tighter, tightest |
| definition: |
having too little space around; too close in fit.
I need new shoes because these are too tight.- similar words:
- jammed, narrow
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
tighter, tightest |
| definition: |
in a close, firm, or safe way.
The glue held the pieces together tight.Her eyes were shut tight.She held her baby tight.- synonyms:
- securely
- similar words:
- closely
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| derivations: |
tightly (adv.), tightness (n.) |
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