tightly
gb/tˈaɪtli/ us/tˈaɪtli/
A2
Inglês
~ 1300
szorosan, szigorúan
A2
1
szorosan
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tightly' with 'firm' (adjective). Remember 'tightly' describes how an action is done, not a state.
Significado
In a firm and secure manner
Colocações
hold tightly
|close tightly
|shut tightly
|grip tightly
Sinónimos
firmly (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal in tone.)
Antónimos
loosely (Describes something not held or fixed firmly, allowing movement or space.)
Temas
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The school is tightly controlled.
Az iskolát szigorúan ellenőrzik.
The money is tightly managed.
A pénzt szigorúan kezelik.
The city is tightly regulated.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with the physical meaning. Here it refers to rules or control, not physical grip.
Significado
In a strict or controlled manner
Colocações
tightly controlled
|tightly regulated
|tightly managed
Sinónimos
strictly (Often interchangeable, but 'strictly' emphasizes adherence to rules more strongly.)
Antónimos
loosely (Indicates less control or fewer restrictions.)
Temas
rules
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Significado
Packed closely together
Colocações
tightly packed
|tightly sealed
|tightly bound
Sinónimos
densely ('Densely' often refers to arrangement in space; 'tightly' can imply firmness as well.)
Antónimos
loosely (Things are more spread out and not close together.)
Temas
space
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
tightly
IPA
GB/tˈaɪtli/
US/tˈaɪtli/
Sílabas e acento
tightly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (tightly)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: tightly
- Plural: tightlies
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Make sure the jar is tightly sealed before storing it.
- The letter was in a tightly sealed envelope.