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Meaning of the word tightly in English

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tightly

US /ˈtaɪt.li/
UK /ˈtaɪt.li/
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Adverb

1.

closely and firmly in position

Example:
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Hold on tightly to the rope.
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The lid was screwed on tightly.
Synonym:
firmlysecurelysnuglycloselycompactly
2.

with little or no space for movement or expansion

Example:
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The clothes were packed tightly into the suitcase.
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The knot was tied so tightly that it was hard to undo.
Synonym:
denselycompactlycloselysnugly
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