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'tight' in a sentence

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tight adjective

: pulled or drawn tight

: set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration

: pressed tightly together

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

: affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow

: of textiles

: securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid

: (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

: very drunk

: exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent

: demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

: packed closely together

: closely constrained or constricted or constricting

: of such close construction as to be impermeable

tight adverb

: firmly or closely

: in an attentive manner


  • This sweater is too tight for me.
  • Good night and sleep tight!
  • These shoes are too tight for me.
  • Give her a tight hug for me.
  • Don't let go. Hold on tight.
  • Your pants are too tight.
  • My schedule is rather tight.
  • Money's tight for me this month.
  • It's as tight as a drum.
  • The tights were ripped at the knees.
  • We are traveling on a tight budget.
  • Sit tight for a second.
  • You should avoid tight fitting clothes if you are pregnant.
  • These men are wearing tights.
  • She loves to wear tight clothes.
  • Bob was always in a tight spot with the police.
  • Your shoulder muscles are really tight.
  • I'm in a bit of a tight spot here.
  • He found himself in a tight spot.
  • She kept a tight rein on the purse strings.
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