tightly
gb/tˈaɪtli/ us/tˈaɪtli/
A2
Anglų
~ 1300
szorosan, szigorúan
A2
1
szorosan
B1
Vartosenos šablonas:
to hold [something] tightly
She held the rope tightly so it wouldn’t slip.
Szorosan fogta a kötelet, hogy ne csússzon ki a kezéből.
He closed the lid tightly to keep the food fresh.
Szorosan lezárta a fedelet, hogy friss maradjon az étel.
The baby gripped her mother’s hand tightly.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
I hold my bag tightly on the bus.
A buszon szorosan fogom a táskámat.
He shuts the door tightly.
Szorosan becsukja az ajtót.
She grips my hand tightly.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tightly' with 'firm' (adjective). Remember 'tightly' describes how an action is done, not a state.
Reikšmė
In a firm and secure manner
Kolokacijos
hold tightly
|close tightly
|shut tightly
|grip tightly
Sinonimai
firmly (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal in tone.)
Antonimai
loosely (Describes something not held or fixed firmly, allowing movement or space.)
Temos
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
In a way that is very firm and hard to move or open.
In a way that is firmly fixed or held, leaving little or no movement or space.
B1
2
szigorúan
B1
The company is tightly regulated by the government.
A vállalat működését a kormány szigorúan szabályozza.
Security at the event was tightly controlled.
A rendezvényen szigorúan ellenőrizték a biztonságot.
Finances are tightly managed to avoid overspending.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The school is tightly controlled.
Az iskolát szigorúan ellenőrzik.
The money is tightly managed.
A pénzt szigorúan kezelik.
The city is tightly regulated.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse this with the physical meaning. Here it refers to rules or control, not physical grip.
Reikšmė
In a strict or controlled manner
Kolokacijos
tightly controlled
|tightly regulated
|tightly managed
Sinonimai
strictly (Often interchangeable, but 'strictly' emphasizes adherence to rules more strongly.)
Antonimai
loosely (Indicates less control or fewer restrictions.)
Temos
rules
|business
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
With rules or limits that are very strict.
In a way that shows strict control, rules, or limits.
A2
3
szorosan
B1
The clothes were tightly packed in the suitcase.
A ruhák szorosan be voltak pakolva a bőröndbe.
The papers were tightly bound with string.
A papírokat szorosan összekötötték madzaggal.
The crowd stood tightly together in the hall.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The box is tightly packed.
A doboz szorosan tele van pakolva.
The books are tightly bound.
A könyvek szorosan össze vannak kötve.
The people stand tightly together.
Reikšmė
Packed closely together
Kolokacijos
tightly packed
|tightly sealed
|tightly bound
Sinonimai
densely ('Densely' often refers to arrangement in space; 'tightly' can imply firmness as well.)
Antonimai
loosely (Things are more spread out and not close together.)
Temos
space
|description
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
With things very close together and no empty space.
With parts or items placed very close to each other, leaving little or no space between them.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
tightly
IPA
GB/tˈaɪtli/
US/tˈaɪtli/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
tightly (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (tightly)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: tightly
- Plural: tightlies
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- Make sure the jar is tightly sealed before storing it.
- The letter was in a tightly sealed envelope.