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My shoes felt too tight after the long walk.
What does Tight mean?
closely fitted, firm, or not loose.
Dictionary definition
Tight describes something that fits closely, is firmly held, has little extra space, or feels stretched or tense.
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Tight in a sentence
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Make a tight knot so the rope does not slip.
hard
The team worked on a tight deadline and had very little extra time.
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What does tight mean?
Tight means something fits closely, is held firmly, or has little extra space.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to tight?
Snug is close in meaning to tight in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of tight?
Loose contrasts with tight in this dictionary entry.
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MeaningTight means closely fitted, firm, or not loose.
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Tight word family
Base word
tight
adjective
tight
Closely fitted, firm, or not loose.
adjective
tighter
More tight.
adjective
tightest
Most tight.
verb
tighten
To make something tighter.
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Hint for students
closely fitted, firm, or not loose.
Common mix-up
Tight is not the same as loose. Tight means closely fitted, firm, or not loose.
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Read this model sentence: Make a tight knot so the rope does not slip. Clue words: not, make, knot. Underline clue words that show why tight fits instead of loose. Now write one new sentence that shows tight without using the word tight. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show tight?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Make a tight knot so the rope does not slip." Why does tight fit better than loose?
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