adjective “tight”
tight, Komp. tighter, Sup. tightest
- close-fitting to the body
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
The jeans were so tight that I could barely sit down.
- not easily moved or changed
She kept a tight grip on her brother's hand as they crossed the busy street.
- (of a rope, shoelaces etc.) under high tension
He kept the strings of his guitar tight for the best sound.
- enk (am Kontext vun engem Concours)
The race was tight, with both runners crossing the finish line almost simultaneously.
- (colloquial) hard to find or obtain
With jobs being so tight in the town, many people had to travel elsewhere for work.
- (figurative) very close or familiar
After sharing so many secrets, Jake and I have become really tight friends.
- (of a space) so narrow it's hard to move through
The alley between the buildings was so tight, only one person could walk through at a time.
- having a sharp curve or turn
The racecar driver skillfully navigated the track's tightest curve without slowing down.
- (slang) under the influence of alcohol
After a few rounds at the bar, they were all laughing and got tight, barely able to keep straight paths.
- (of time or schedule) limited
She had to move quickly because her time was tight before the meeting started.
adverb “tight”
- in a manner that prevents it from coming loose
Hold the rope tight so it doesn't slip from your hands.
- (of sleep) deeply
After the long hike, she fell into her bed and slept tight, undisturbed by the storm outside.