tight
gb/tˈaɪt/ us/tˈaɪt/
A2
英語
~ 2700
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
firm and difficult to move
Held in place strongly and not easy to move.
用法パターン：
[something] is tight
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'tight' with 'narrow'. 'Tight' means firmly fixed, while 'narrow' refers to small width.
類義語
secure (Implies safely fixed or fastened, often for protection.)
対義語
loose (Not firmly fixed or held; free to move.)
コロケーション
tight grip
|tight knot
|tight lid
|tight fit
|tight seal
テーマ
daily life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The jar lid was so tight I couldn’t open it.
- She kept a tight hold on her bag in the crowd.
- Make sure the screws are tight before using the chair.
学習者向け例文
- The door is tight and will not open easily.
- He wears a tight belt.
- The rope is tight between the two poles.
adjective
A2
property
2
close-fitting
Fitting very close to the body or surface.
用法パターン：
[clothing/item] is tight on [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'tight' with 'small'. A shirt can be the right size but still feel tight if it fits too closely.
類義語
snug (Close-fitting but often more comfortable and pleasant than 'tight'.)
対義語
loose (Not fitting closely; having extra space.)
コロケーション
tight jeans
|tight dress
|tight shoes
|too tight
|skin tight
テーマ
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
例文
- These shoes are too tight for me.
- He wore a tight shirt that showed his muscles.
- The ring was tight on her finger.
学習者向け例文
- My pants are tight.
- This hat is tight on my head.
- The shoes feel tight.
adjective
B1
property
3
having limited resources
Not having enough time, money, or resources.
用法パターン：
[someone] is tight on [time/money/etc.]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'tight' with 'strict'. A 'tight budget' means limited money, not strict rules.
類義語
scarce (Emphasizes the small supply of resources.)
対義語
plentiful (Available in large amounts.)
コロケーション
tight budget
|tight schedule
|tight deadline
|money is tight
テーマ
business
|daily life
|finance
|work
|time
例文
- We’re on a tight budget this month.
- The project is running on a tight schedule.
- Money has been tight since I lost my job.
学習者向け例文
- I am on a tight budget.
- We have a tight schedule today.
- Money is tight for our family.
adjective
informal
B2
property
4
close in relationship
Being very close friends or having a strong connection with someone.
用法パターン：
[someone] is tight with [someone else]
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realize this meaning is informal and more common in spoken English.
類義語
close (General term for having a strong personal connection.)
対義語
distant (Not emotionally close.)
コロケーション
tight friendship
|tight group
|be tight with
テーマ
relationships
|emotions
例文
- They’ve been tight since high school.
- Our team is really tight and works well together.
- She’s tight with all her neighbors.
学習者向け例文
- We are tight friends.
- He is tight with his brother.
- Our class is very tight.
adjective
informal
B2
property
5
excellent (slang)
Very good or cool (informal).
よくある間違い：
Learners might think it means physically firm; context shows it's slang praise.
類義語
awesome (Informal praise for something impressive.)
対義語
lame (Slang for unimpressive or bad.)
コロケーション
tight performance
|that’s tight
テーマ
slang
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- That was a tight guitar solo!
- Your new car is pretty tight.
- The movie had some tight action scenes.
学習者向け例文
- Your song is tight!
- This game is tight.
- That dance was tight.
文法
辞書形
tight
IPA
GB/tˈaɪt/
US/tˈaɪt/
音節・強勢
tight （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (tight)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: tight
- Comparative: tighter
- Superlative: tightest
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Just sit tight while I find out what’s going on.
- We sat tight until help arrived.