tightly
gb/tˈaɪtli/ us/tˈaɪtli/
A2
英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
adverb
A2
property
1
In a firm and secure manner
In a way that is very firm and hard to move or open.
用法パターン：
to hold [something] tightly
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'tightly' with 'firm' (adjective). Remember 'tightly' describes how an action is done, not a state.
類義語
firmly (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal in tone.)
対義語
loosely (Describes something not held or fixed firmly, allowing movement or space.)
コロケーション
hold tightly
|close tightly
|shut tightly
|grip tightly
テーマ
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with the physical meaning. Here it refers to rules or control, not physical grip.
類義語
strictly (Often interchangeable, but 'strictly' emphasizes adherence to rules more strongly.)
対義語
loosely (Indicates less control or fewer restrictions.)
コロケーション
tightly controlled
|tightly regulated
|tightly managed
テーマ
rules
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The company is tightly regulated by the government.
- Security at the event was tightly controlled.
- Finances are tightly managed to avoid overspending.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
類義語
densely ('Densely' often refers to arrangement in space; 'tightly' can imply firmness as well.)
対義語
loosely (Things are more spread out and not close together.)
コロケーション
tightly packed
|tightly sealed
|tightly bound
テーマ
space
|description
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The clothes were tightly packed in the suitcase.
- The papers were tightly bound with string.
- The crowd stood tightly together in the hall.
学習者向け例文
- The box is tightly packed.
- The books are tightly bound.
- The people stand tightly together.
文法
辞書形
tightly
IPA
GB/tˈaɪtli/
US/tˈaɪtli/
音節・強勢
tightly （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (tightly)
活用形
Noun
- Base: tightly
- Plural: tightlies
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Make sure the jar is tightly sealed before storing it.
- The letter was in a tightly sealed envelope.