tightly
gb/tˈaɪtli/ us/tˈaɪtli/
A2
อังกฤษ
~ 1300
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adverb
A2
property
1
In a firm and secure manner
In a way that is very firm and hard to move or open.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to hold [something] tightly
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tightly' with 'firm' (adjective). Remember 'tightly' describes how an action is done, not a state.
คำพ้องความหมาย
firmly (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal in tone.)
คำตรงข้าม
loosely (Describes something not held or fixed firmly, allowing movement or space.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
hold tightly
|close tightly
|shut tightly
|grip tightly
หัวข้อ
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may confuse this with the physical meaning. Here it refers to rules or control, not physical grip.
คำพ้องความหมาย
strictly (Often interchangeable, but 'strictly' emphasizes adherence to rules more strongly.)
คำตรงข้าม
loosely (Indicates less control or fewer restrictions.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
tightly controlled
|tightly regulated
|tightly managed
หัวข้อ
rules
|business
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The company is tightly regulated by the government.
- Security at the event was tightly controlled.
- Finances are tightly managed to avoid overspending.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
คำพ้องความหมาย
densely ('Densely' often refers to arrangement in space; 'tightly' can imply firmness as well.)
คำตรงข้าม
loosely (Things are more spread out and not close together.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
tightly packed
|tightly sealed
|tightly bound
หัวข้อ
space
|description
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The clothes were tightly packed in the suitcase.
- The papers were tightly bound with string.
- The crowd stood tightly together in the hall.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- The box is tightly packed.
- The books are tightly bound.
- The people stand tightly together.
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tightly
IPA
GB/tˈaɪtli/
US/tˈaɪtli/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
tightly (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (tightly)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: tightly
- Plural: tightlies
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- Make sure the jar is tightly sealed before storing it.
- The letter was in a tightly sealed envelope.