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tight
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- pronunciation:
- taIt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- phrases:
- hold tight, sit tight, sleep tight
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
tighter, tightest |
| definition 1: |
fastened or shut in a secure way; fixed in place.
I made a tight knot so my shoes would stay tied.- synonyms:
- fast, secure
- antonyms:
- loose
- similar words:
- firm, fixed, solid, stable, stationary
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| definition 2: |
close in fit or timing.
I need new shoes because these old ones are too tight.I need to rush because I'm on a tight schedule.- synonyms:
- close, constricted, snug
- antonyms:
- baggy, loose
- similar words:
- crammed, jammed, narrow, near
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| definition 3: |
closely fitted or made so that nothing can pass through.
This window has a tight seal so that heat cannot escape in the winter.- synonyms:
- firm
- similar words:
- airtight, dense, proof, secure, solid
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| definition 4: |
stretched out; taut.
We used tight ropes to hold down our tent during the storm.- synonyms:
- stretched, taut, tense
- antonyms:
- slack
- similar words:
- rigid, stiff
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| definition 5: |
difficult to manage or get out of.
She found herself in a tight position after she lied to her brother.- similar words:
- difficult, touchy, tough, tricky
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| definition 6: |
(informal) not willing to spend or share.
Mr. Scrooge was rich, but he was tight with his money.- synonyms:
- cheap, stingy
- similar words:
- frugal, scrimping, selfish
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
tighter, tightest |
| definition: |
in a firm, close, or secure way.
Her eyes were shut tight.We stretched the rope tight.She held her baby tight.The glue held the pieces together tight.- synonyms:
- fast, securely
- similar words:
- closely, snugly
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| phrase: |
hold tight, sit tight, sleep tight |
| derivations: |
tightly (adv.), tightness (n.) |
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