tight

US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
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fixed, fastened, or closed firmly

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Make sure the lid is tight.
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The knot was so tight I couldn't untie it.
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looseslack
2.

fitting closely

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These jeans are too tight for me.
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She wore a tight dress to the party.
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loosebaggy
3.

held or controlled in a strict or precise way

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Security was very tight at the event.
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They kept a tight control over their expenses.
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strictrigorousfirmcloseprecise
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(of a group of people) closely knit or organized

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They are a very tight-knit community.
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The band played a really tight set.
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close-knitunitedcompactwell-organized
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(of money or time) restricted or limited

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Money is a bit tight this month.
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We're on a very tight schedule.
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scarcelimitedrestrictedstraitened
1.

tightly or firmly

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Hold on tight!
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The lid was screwed on tight.
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loosely
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tightstight-knittight-fittingtight fivesit tightbe in a tight spotbe in a tight corner