English · Adjectives
tighter
/ˈtaɪtər/
[/ˈtaɪtər/]
comparative of tight
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'tight'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more tight than the other.
Example
These shoes are tighter than those.
These shoes are tighter than those.
Etymology
From 'tight' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.