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tight
UK
/taɪt/
US
/taɪt/
Translations
tighter
Comp.
tightest
Super.
UK
/taɪt/
US
/taɪt/
The lid was so tight that I couldn't open the jar.
Le couvercle était tellement serré que je n'arrivais pas à ouvrir le bocal.
Additional translations
UK
/taɪt/
US
/taɪt/
Flat adverb meaning 'firmly, closely, frugally'; forms take -er/-est.
Hold tight to the handle as the boat speeds up.
Tenez fermement la poignée pendant que le bateau accélère.
The crew worked tight together to finish the job.
L'équipe a travaillé étroitement ensemble pour terminer le travail.
Additional translations
Definitions
The lid was so tight that I couldn't open the jar.
She wore a tight dress that accentuated her figure.
The schedule was tight, leaving no room for delays.
The security at the event was very tight.
The game was tight, with both teams scoring equally.
Money was tight after the unexpected expenses.
That new track is really tight!
He got pretty tight after a few beers.
Hold tight to the handle as the boat speeds up.
The crew worked tight together to finish the job.
They've been living tight since she lost her job.