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Vocabulary Entry
tight
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
firmly held in place; not loose.
Example Sentences
"The screws need to be tight to ensure stability."
"She wore a tight dress that hugged her figure."
"He tied the rope tight before lifting the box."
V
verb
to make something tight or tighter.
Example Sentences
"Please tight the lid on the jar to keep it fresh."
"The coach asked them to tight their shoelaces before the game."
"He needed to tight the straps on his backpack."
N
noun
a situation in which there is little room or emotional space.
Example Sentences
"It was a tight in the crowded elevator."
"She felt a tight in her chest as she spoke."
"The finances were in a tight after unexpected expenses."