English · Adjectives

tight

/taɪt/

[/taɪt/]

firmly fixed; close-fitting

Beginneradjective

Definition

Held or fixed firmly, or fitting closely with little space.

Example

These shoes are too tight.

These shoes are too tight.

Etymology

From Middle English 'tight', variant of 'thight' (dense, solid).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes clothes, lids, schedules, and budgets; opposite of loose.

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