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إنجليزي

tightly

gb/tˈaɪtli/ us/tˈaɪtli/
A2 إنجليزي
~ 1300
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb A2 property
1

In a firm and secure manner

In a way that is very firm and hard to move or open.

نمط الاستخدام: to hold [something] tightly
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tightly' with 'firm' (adjective). Remember 'tightly' describes how an action is done, not a state.
مرادفات
firmly (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal in tone.)
أضداد
loosely (Describes something not held or fixed firmly, allowing movement or space.)
تراكيب شائعة
hold tightly |close tightly |shut tightly |grip tightly
مواضيع
daily life |physical actions |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • She held the rope tightly so it wouldn’t slip.
  • He closed the lid tightly to keep the food fresh.
  • The baby gripped her mother’s hand tightly.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I hold my bag tightly on the bus.
  • He shuts the door tightly.
  • She grips my hand tightly.
adverb B1 property
2

In a strict or controlled manner

With rules or limits that are very strict.

غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse this with the physical meaning. Here it refers to rules or control, not physical grip.
مرادفات
strictly (Often interchangeable, but 'strictly' emphasizes adherence to rules more strongly.)
أضداد
loosely (Indicates less control or fewer restrictions.)
تراكيب شائعة
tightly controlled |tightly regulated |tightly managed
مواضيع
rules |business |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The company is tightly regulated by the government.
  • Security at the event was tightly controlled.
  • Finances are tightly managed to avoid overspending.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The school is tightly controlled.
  • The money is tightly managed.
  • The city is tightly regulated.
adverb A2 property
3

Packed closely together

With things very close together and no empty space.

مرادفات
densely ('Densely' often refers to arrangement in space; 'tightly' can imply firmness as well.)
أضداد
loosely (Things are more spread out and not close together.)
تراكيب شائعة
tightly packed |tightly sealed |tightly bound
مواضيع
space |description |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The clothes were tightly packed in the suitcase.
  • The papers were tightly bound with string.
  • The crowd stood tightly together in the hall.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The box is tightly packed.
  • The books are tightly bound.
  • The people stand tightly together.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
tightly
IPA
GB/tˈaɪtli/
US/tˈaɪtli/
المقاطع والنبر
tightly (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (tightly)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: tightly
  • Plural: tightlies
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
tightlies noun
Core family
tight adjective A2 tighten verb A2
Related words
tightness noun
Negative and opposite forms
loose adjective A2 loosen verb loosely adverb B1
تعبيرات

hold on tightly

1
/hˈoʊld ˈɔn tˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase

Grip something firmly and securely

To use your hands to keep something and not let it go.

أمثلة
  • Hold on tightly to the railing when you climb the stairs.
  • She told him to hold on tightly during the rollercoaster ride.

tightly knit

1
/tˈaɪtli nˈɪt/
fixed phrase

Having close relationships in a group

Describes a group of people who know each other well and support each other.

أمثلة
  • They live in a tightly knit community where everyone helps each other.
  • The team is tightly knit and works very well together.

tightly sealed

1
/tˈaɪtli sˈild/
fixed phrase

Closed so nothing enters or escapes

Closed in a way that air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.

أمثلة
  • Make sure the jar is tightly sealed before storing it.
  • The letter was in a tightly sealed envelope.
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