tight

tight is on the Basic English 850 List.

ticket - tight - till

Pronunciation

• enPR: tīt, IPA ^(key): /taɪt/
• SAMPA: /taIt/

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Adjective

Positive tight

Comparative tighter

Superlative tightest

1. If ${\displaystyle x}$ is tight, it fits closely and strongly to ${\displaystyle y}$.
   • Antonym: loose

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

   The police kept tight control during the speech.

2. If a string is tight its ends are as far apart as possible.
   • Antonym: loose

   A tight rope is in a straight line.

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  Loose
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  Tight

Adverb

Positive tight

Comparative tighter

Superlative tightest

1. If you close or tie something tight, you do it strongly or closely so that it won't change easily.

   He closed the door tight behind them.

   Hold on tight and I'll pull you up.