Angol

tightly

gb/tˈaɪtli/ us/tˈaɪtli/
A2 Angol
~ 1300
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adverb A2 property
1

In a firm and secure manner

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

Használati minta: to hold [something] tightly
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tightly' with 'firm' (adjective). Remember 'tightly' describes how an action is done, not a state.
Szinonimák
firmly (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal in tone.)
Antonimák
loosely (Describes something not held or fixed firmly, allowing movement or space.)
Szókapcsolatok
hold tightly |close tightly |shut tightly |grip tightly
Témák
daily life |physical actions |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • 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.
Példák tanulóknak
  • 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.

Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse this with the physical meaning. Here it refers to rules or control, not physical grip.
Szinonimák
strictly (Often interchangeable, but 'strictly' emphasizes adherence to rules more strongly.)
Antonimák
loosely (Indicates less control or fewer restrictions.)
Szókapcsolatok
tightly controlled |tightly regulated |tightly managed
Témák
rules |business |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The company is tightly regulated by the government.
  • Security at the event was tightly controlled.
  • Finances are tightly managed to avoid overspending.
Példák tanulóknak
  • 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.

Szinonimák
densely ('Densely' often refers to arrangement in space; 'tightly' can imply firmness as well.)
Antonimák
loosely (Things are more spread out and not close together.)
Szókapcsolatok
tightly packed |tightly sealed |tightly bound
Témák
space |description |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The clothes were tightly packed in the suitcase.
  • The papers were tightly bound with string.
  • The crowd stood tightly together in the hall.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The box is tightly packed.
  • The books are tightly bound.
  • The people stand tightly together.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
tightly
IPA
GB/tˈaɪtli/
US/tˈaɪtli/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
tightly (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (tightly)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: tightly
  • Plural: tightlies
Szócsalád
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
Kifejezések

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.

Példák
  • 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.

Példák
  • 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.

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

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