tight
gb/tˈaɪt/ us/tˈaɪt/
A2
Англійська
~ 2700
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
firm and difficult to move
Held in place strongly and not easy to move.
Модель уживання:
[something] is tight
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tight' with 'narrow'. 'Tight' means firmly fixed, while 'narrow' refers to small width.
Синоніми
secure (Implies safely fixed or fastened, often for protection.)
Антоніми
loose (Not firmly fixed or held; free to move.)
Словосполучення
tight grip
|tight knot
|tight lid
|tight fit
|tight seal
Теми
daily life
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[clothing/item] is tight on [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'tight' with 'small'. A shirt can be the right size but still feel tight if it fits too closely.
Синоніми
snug (Close-fitting but often more comfortable and pleasant than 'tight'.)
Антоніми
loose (Not fitting closely; having extra space.)
Словосполучення
tight jeans
|tight dress
|tight shoes
|too tight
|skin tight
Теми
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Приклади
- These shoes are too tight for me.
- He wore a tight shirt that showed his muscles.
- The ring was tight on her finger.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is tight on [time/money/etc.]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'tight' with 'strict'. A 'tight budget' means limited money, not strict rules.
Синоніми
scarce (Emphasizes the small supply of resources.)
Антоніми
plentiful (Available in large amounts.)
Словосполучення
tight budget
|tight schedule
|tight deadline
|money is tight
Теми
business
|daily life
|finance
|work
|time
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is tight with [someone else]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may not realize this meaning is informal and more common in spoken English.
Синоніми
close (General term for having a strong personal connection.)
Антоніми
distant (Not emotionally close.)
Словосполучення
tight friendship
|tight group
|be tight with
Теми
relationships
|emotions
Приклади
- They’ve been tight since high school.
- Our team is really tight and works well together.
- She’s tight with all her neighbors.
Навчальні приклади
- 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).
Поширена помилка:
Learners might think it means physically firm; context shows it's slang praise.
Синоніми
awesome (Informal praise for something impressive.)
Антоніми
lame (Slang for unimpressive or bad.)
Словосполучення
tight performance
|that’s tight
Теми
slang
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- That was a tight guitar solo!
- Your new car is pretty tight.
- The movie had some tight action scenes.
Навчальні приклади
- Your song is tight!
- This game is tight.
- That dance was tight.
Граматика
Словникова форма
tight
IPA
GB/tˈaɪt/
US/tˈaɪt/
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tight (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (tight)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: tight
- Comparative: tighter
- Superlative: tightest
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Just sit tight while I find out what’s going on.
- We sat tight until help arrived.