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TIGHT

(adj., adverb, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Tight.

Tight - as an adjective

Closely constrained or constricted or constricting

Example: "Tight skirts"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loose

Of such close construction as to be impermeable

Example: "A tight roof"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
leaky

Tight - as an adverb

Firmly or closely

Example: "Held fast to the rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fast

In an attentive manner

Example: "He remained close on his guard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closeclosely

Tight - as an adjective satellite

Pulled or drawn tight

Example: "Taut sails"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
taut

Set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

Example: "In tight formation"

Pressed tightly together

Example: "With lips compressed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compressed

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

Example: "A mean person"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meanmingymiserly

Affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

Example: "Tight money"

Of textiles

Example: "A close weave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
close

Securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

Example: "The bolts are tight"

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

Example: "A close contest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
close

Exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

Example: "A nasty problem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nasty

Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

Example: "Rigorous discipline"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rigorousstringent

Packed closely together

Example: "They stood in a tight little group"

Example Sentences

"She tied her shoelaces tight to make sure they wouldn't come undone."
"The lid on the jar was screwed on tight and wouldn't budge."
"He held his breath and swam through the tight underwater tunnel."
"The rope was wound tight around the pole, securing it in place."
"She hugged her best friend tight when they finally met after a long time."
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Word Game Points

Is TIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is TIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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