tight
gb/tˈaɪt/ us/tˈaɪt/
A2
Anglais
~ 2700
szoros, szorul, szűk, testhezálló, szűkös, jóban van, összetartó, király, menő
A2
1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is tight
The jar lid was so tight I couldn’t open it.
Az üveg fedele annyira rá volt szorulva, hogy nem tudtam kinyitni.
She kept a tight hold on her bag in the crowd.
A tömegben szorosan fogta a táskáját.
Make sure the screws are tight before using the chair.
Exemples pédagogiques
The door is tight and will not open easily.
Az ajtó szorul, és nem nyílik könnyen.
He wears a tight belt.
Szoros övet hord.
The rope is tight between the two poles.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'tight' with 'narrow'. 'Tight' means firmly fixed, while 'narrow' refers to small width.
Sens
firm and difficult to move
Collocations
tight grip
|tight knot
|tight lid
|tight fit
|tight seal
Synonymes
secure (Implies safely fixed or fastened, often for protection.)
Antonymes
loose (Not firmly fixed or held; free to move.)
Thèmes
daily life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Held in place strongly and not easy to move.
Firmly fixed in place, with little or no space to move or loosen.
A2
2
szűk
A2
testhezálló
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[clothing/item] is tight on [someone/something]
These shoes are too tight for me.
Ez a cipő túl szűk nekem.
He wore a tight shirt that showed his muscles.
Testhezálló inget viselt, amely kiemelte az izmait.
The ring was tight on her finger.
Exemples pédagogiques
My pants are tight.
Szűk a nadrágom.
This hat is tight on my head.
Ez a sapka szorítja a fejemet.
The shoes feel tight.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse 'tight' with 'small'. A shirt can be the right size but still feel tight if it fits too closely.
Sens
close-fitting
Collocations
tight jeans
|tight dress
|tight shoes
|too tight
|skin tight
Synonymes
snug (Close-fitting but often more comfortable and pleasant than 'tight'.)
Antonymes
loose (Not fitting closely; having extra space.)
Thèmes
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Définition
Fitting very close to the body or surface.
Fitting closely against the body or surface, often uncomfortably so.
B1
3
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is tight on [time/money/etc.]
We’re on a tight budget this month.
Ebben a hónapban szűkös a költségvetésünk.
The project is running on a tight schedule.
A projekt szoros ütemterv szerint halad.
Money has been tight since I lost my job.
Exemples pédagogiques
I am on a tight budget.
Szűkös a költségvetésem.
We have a tight schedule today.
Ma szoros az időbeosztásunk.
Money is tight for our family.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'tight' with 'strict'. A 'tight budget' means limited money, not strict rules.
Sens
having limited resources
Collocations
tight budget
|tight schedule
|tight deadline
|money is tight
Synonymes
scarce (Emphasizes the small supply of resources.)
Antonymes
plentiful (Available in large amounts.)
Thèmes
business
|daily life
|finance
|work
|time
Définition
Not having enough time, money, or resources.
Having very little time, money, or other resources available.
B2
INFORMAL
4
jóban van
B1
összetartó
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is tight with [someone else]
They’ve been tight since high school.
Középiskola óta nagyon jóban vannak.
Our team is really tight and works well together.
A csapatunk nagyon összetartó, és jól dolgozik együtt.
She’s tight with all her neighbors.
Exemples pédagogiques
We are tight friends.
Nagyon jó barátok vagyunk.
He is tight with his brother.
Nagyon jóban van a testvérével.
Our class is very tight.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize this meaning is informal and more common in spoken English.
Sens
close in relationship
Collocations
tight friendship
|tight group
|be tight with
Synonymes
close (General term for having a strong personal connection.)
Antonymes
distant (Not emotionally close.)
Thèmes
relationships
|emotions
Définition
Being very close friends or having a strong connection with someone.
Having a close and supportive relationship with someone.
B2
INFORMAL
5
That was a tight guitar solo!
Király volt az a gitárszóló!
Your new car is pretty tight.
Elég menő az új kocsid.
The movie had some tight action scenes.
Exemples pédagogiques
Your song is tight!
Király a számod!
This game is tight.
Ez a játék király.
That dance was tight.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners might think it means physically firm; context shows it's slang praise.
Sens
excellent (slang)
Collocations
tight performance
|that’s tight
Synonymes
awesome (Informal praise for something impressive.)
Antonymes
lame (Slang for unimpressive or bad.)
Thèmes
slang
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very good or cool (informal).
Very good, impressive, or well-executed (slang).
Grammaire
Forme canonique
tight
API
GB/tˈaɪt/
US/tˈaɪt/
Syllabes et accentuation
tight (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (tight)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: tight
- Comparative: tighter
- Superlative: tightest
Famille de mots
Expressions
cut it tight
1/kˈʌt ˈɪt tˈaɪt/
idiom
allow little extra time before deadline/event
To plan something so that there is almost no extra time before it must be done, which could cause problems if delayed.
Exemples
- You’re cutting it tight if you leave at 8 for a 9 o’clock meeting across town.
- They cut it tight but managed to catch the train.
hold tight
1/hˈoʊld tˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
grasp firmly and not release
To keep holding something strongly and not let go.
Exemples
- Hold tight to the railing when you go down the stairs.
- The child held tight to her mother’s hand.
in a tight spot
1/ˈɪn ə tˈaɪt spˈɑt/
idiom
informal
in a difficult situation
In trouble or in a hard situation with few choices.
Exemples
- I was in a tight spot when I lost my wallet overseas.
- They found themselves in a tight spot after missing the deadline.
in a tight spot
2/ˈɪn ə tˈaɪt spˈɑt/
idiom
in a difficult situation
In a hard situation with few choices to solve it.
Exemples
- I was in a tight spot when I lost my wallet in a foreign city.
- She found herself in a tight spot after missing the deadline.
sit tight
1/sˈɪt tˈaɪt/
idiom
informal
wait without taking action
To stay where you are and wait patiently without doing anything until something happens.
Exemples
- Just sit tight while I make a call.
- They told us to sit tight until help arrived.
sit tight
2/sˈɪt tˈaɪt/
idiom
wait without moving or acting
To wait and do nothing until something changes or someone tells you what to do.
Exemples
- Just sit tight while I find out what’s going on.
- We sat tight until help arrived.