Tight
adjective
Something that fits closely or firmly around something else.
The jar lid is too tight to open.
Often appears as...
- tight grip
- tight fit
adverb
To do something with a lot of effort or attention.
He held on tight to the railing.
Often appears as...
- hold on tight
- pull tight
adjective
Not able to be bent or twisted easily; firm; rigid.
The rope is tight and strong.
Often appears as...
- tight knot
- tight rope
adjective
Not likely to give or spend freely; dealing with low resources.
Money is tight this month, so we can't go out to eat.
Often appears as...
- tight budget
- tight money
adjective
Close; with little or no slack.
The schedule is tight so we can't afford any delays.
Often appears as...
- tight schedule
- tight deadline
adjective
In a close or intensive manner; in a close relationship or position.
They have a tight friendship.
Often appears as...
- tight friendship
- tight bond
adjective
Something that fits closely or firmly around something else.
The jar lid is too tight to open.
Often appears as...
- tight grip
- tight fit
adverb
To do something with a lot of effort or attention.
He held on tight to the railing.
Often appears as...
- hold on tight
- pull tight
adjective
Not able to be bent or twisted easily; firm; rigid.
The rope is tight and strong.
Often appears as...
- tight knot
- tight rope
adjective
Not likely to give or spend freely; dealing with low resources.
Money is tight this month, so we can't go out to eat.
Often appears as...
- tight budget
- tight money
adjective
Close; with little or no slack.
The schedule is tight so we can't afford any delays.
Often appears as...
- tight schedule
- tight deadline
adjective
In a close or intensive manner; in a close relationship or position.
They have a tight friendship.
Often appears as...
- tight friendship
- tight bond
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Pro Tip 1/2Physical Closeness
Use 'tight' to describe objects fitting together without space, suggesting difficulty in separation.
She wore a tight dress that outlined her figure.
Pro Tip 2/2Hard to Move
'Tight' often implies something is difficult to move or open due to its closeness.
The screws are too tight; I can't loosen them with my fingers.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Closeness
Use 'tight' to describe objects fitting together without space, suggesting difficulty in separation.
She wore a tight dress that outlined her figure.
Pro Tip 2/2Hard to Move
'Tight' often implies something is difficult to move or open due to its closeness.
The screws are too tight; I can't loosen them with my fingers.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Closeness
Use 'tight' to describe objects fitting together without space, suggesting difficulty in separation.
She wore a tight dress that outlined her figure.
Pro Tip 2/2Hard to Move
'Tight' often implies something is difficult to move or open due to its closeness.
The screws are too tight; I can't loosen them with my fingers.
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Video examples
My journey from Marine...
And it's just me and janitor man. And I pick him up, and I wipe sweat and cheap perfume off his forehead. And he begs me not to hurt him and I grab him tight by his janitor-man shirt collar, and I pull him to my face and he's taller than me but the cape helps, so he listens when I look him straight in the eyes.
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Why doesn’t anything...
spiraling around the chain, and the bond between carbon and fluorine is incredibly tight. Like a couple that ignores everyone except each other, carbon and fluorine interact so strongly that the normal, intermolecular forces that help substances stick to each other don't stand a chance.
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On sincere and authentic...
meeting so it's different and as I sat down a president Bush was president always gracious lovely welcoming saying some nice things I said it closed in my chair it was like I have just I was weird it was so tight and then I realized that on that chair susan
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The Life of a Baby Polar...
But most importantly, between her legs, snuggled up, is a tiny, tiny little polar bear cub. And you can see it's so tightly snug in mum. And that's really key, 'cause right now it doesn't have a lot of body fat, that fur, isn't that thick.
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Cell membranes are way...
First of all, it's tempting to think of a cell membrane like the tight skin of a balloon, but it's actually something much more complex. In reality, it's constantly in flux, shifting components back and forth to help the cell take in food,
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How does asthma work? -...
or a wheeze. Soon, your chest feels tight. Your breathing speeds up and gets shallower, making you feel short of breath. These are common symptoms of an asthma attack. Around the world, more than 300 million people suffer from asthma,
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What is epigenetics? -...
or causing the DNA to coil more tightly, making it inaccessible. The gene is still there, but it's silent. Boosting transcription is essentially the opposite. Some chemical tags will unwind the DNA, making it easier to transcribe,
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The science of stage...
Palms sweaty, heart racing, stomach in knots. You can't cry for help. Not only is your throat too tight to breathe, but it'd be so embarrassing. No, you aren't being stalked by a monster, you're speaking in public,
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Eel Suffers Toxic Shock...
there is a profusion of life giant muscles that can live and grow for a century or more pack tightly together dwarfing the
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A Collection Of Summer...
penguins are fiercely protective of their pile of stones and because nests are so tightly packed
Video examples
My journey from Marine...
And it's just me and janitor man. And I pick him up, and I wipe sweat and cheap perfume off his forehead. And he begs me not to hurt him and I grab him tight by his janitor-man shirt collar, and I pull him to my face and he's taller than me but the cape helps, so he listens when I look him straight in the eyes.
Video examples
Why doesn’t anything...
spiraling around the chain, and the bond between carbon and fluorine is incredibly tight. Like a couple that ignores everyone except each other, carbon and fluorine interact so strongly that the normal, intermolecular forces that help substances stick to each other don't stand a chance.
Video examples
On sincere and authentic...
meeting so it's different and as I sat down a president Bush was president always gracious lovely welcoming saying some nice things I said it closed in my chair it was like I have just I was weird it was so tight and then I realized that on that chair susan
Video examples
The Life of a Baby Polar...
But most importantly, between her legs, snuggled up, is a tiny, tiny little polar bear cub. And you can see it's so tightly snug in mum. And that's really key, 'cause right now it doesn't have a lot of body fat, that fur, isn't that thick.
Video examples
Cell membranes are way...
First of all, it's tempting to think of a cell membrane like the tight skin of a balloon, but it's actually something much more complex. In reality, it's constantly in flux, shifting components back and forth to help the cell take in food,
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
or a wheeze. Soon, your chest feels tight. Your breathing speeds up and gets shallower, making you feel short of breath. These are common symptoms of an asthma attack. Around the world, more than 300 million people suffer from asthma,
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
or causing the DNA to coil more tightly, making it inaccessible. The gene is still there, but it's silent. Boosting transcription is essentially the opposite. Some chemical tags will unwind the DNA, making it easier to transcribe,
Video examples
The science of stage...
Palms sweaty, heart racing, stomach in knots. You can't cry for help. Not only is your throat too tight to breathe, but it'd be so embarrassing. No, you aren't being stalked by a monster, you're speaking in public,
Video examples
Eel Suffers Toxic Shock...
there is a profusion of life giant muscles that can live and grow for a century or more pack tightly together dwarfing the
Video examples
A Collection Of Summer...
penguins are fiercely protective of their pile of stones and because nests are so tightly packed
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Quote examples
Trevor Jackson
American Actor
Every night, I don't care if I'm doing interviews that day or photo shoots that day, what's most important is that I'm making sure I'm right and tight for the show. These people all come out to see me, so I have to perform and make sure that they never forget it.
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Michael Bloomberg
American Politician
I've got the greatest job in the world. There's no other job in government where cause and effect is so tightly coupled where you can make a difference every day in so many different ways and in so many different people's lives. It's a great challenge.
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Jason Blum
American Producer
People look down on it, but I love the community of horror. Writers and directors are a tight group of people, and we help and support each other.
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Pascal Siakam
Cameroonian Athlete
My life hasn't changed, it's been the same. What's helped me with that is keeping my circle tight, having the people that care about me around me.
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Rita Ora
British Musician
I think that if you've got a great support system around you, and a great family, and a tight team around you, I think you don't get lost.
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Sienna Miller
American Actress
I am very lucky, I have a very tight group of friends and a very supportive family, and to this date no-one has ever sold a story on me.
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Nicole Kidman
Australian Actress
LIfe has got all those twists and turns. You've got to hold on tight and off you go.
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Robyn Davidson
Australian Writer
My own memories are packed tightly away. I very rarely bring them out for viewing.
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Jenny Slate
American Actress
I waited my whole life to be a woman, so now my clothes are fairly tight.
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Brian France
American Businessman
I'm deeply involved in making the race closer and tighter and safer.
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Trevor Jackson
American Actor
Every night, I don't care if I'm doing interviews that day or photo shoots that day, what's most important is that I'm making sure I'm right and tight for the show. These people all come out to see me, so I have to perform and make sure that they never forget it.
Quote examples
Michael Bloomberg
American Politician
I've got the greatest job in the world. There's no other job in government where cause and effect is so tightly coupled where you can make a difference every day in so many different ways and in so many different people's lives. It's a great challenge.
Quote examples
Jason Blum
American Producer
People look down on it, but I love the community of horror. Writers and directors are a tight group of people, and we help and support each other.
Quote examples
Pascal Siakam
Cameroonian Athlete
My life hasn't changed, it's been the same. What's helped me with that is keeping my circle tight, having the people that care about me around me.
Quote examples
Rita Ora
British Musician
I think that if you've got a great support system around you, and a great family, and a tight team around you, I think you don't get lost.
Quote examples
Sienna Miller
American Actress
I am very lucky, I have a very tight group of friends and a very supportive family, and to this date no-one has ever sold a story on me.
Quote examples
Nicole Kidman
Australian Actress
LIfe has got all those twists and turns. You've got to hold on tight and off you go.
Quote examples
Robyn Davidson
Australian Writer
My own memories are packed tightly away. I very rarely bring them out for viewing.
Quote examples
Jenny Slate
American Actress
I waited my whole life to be a woman, so now my clothes are fairly tight.
Quote examples
Brian France
American Businessman
I'm deeply involved in making the race closer and tighter and safer.
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