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tight; firm; close; urgent; short of money
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesadjective
taut; tightly stretched
Opposite of 'loose' (松). Describes the physical state of something being pulled tight.
The rope is pulled very tight.
The drumhead is stretched very tight.
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This rubber band is too tight.
If you pull the string too tight, it will break.
His skin was taut, looking very nervous.
adjective
firm; fixed; solid
Also used metaphorically to mean doing something with great effort or holding onto something firmly.
You must hold the pen firmly to write steadily.
Screw the screw in tighter.
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He stared fixedly at that person.
Please close the door tight, don't let the wind in.
I held my wallet tight against my chest.
verb
to tighten; to make tight
Causative verb indicating the action of making something tight.
He tightened his belt a notch.
The musician is tightening the guitar strings.
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The screw is loose, help me tighten it.
Before we leave, please tighten your shoelaces.
This hoop needs to be tightened so it won't leak.
adjective
very close; fitting tightly
Can refer to physical space (tight shoes) or proximity (next-door neighbor).
The drawer is stuck/tight, I can't pull it open.
These shoes are too tight and uncomfortable to wear.
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He lives right next door to me.
We must unite the people of the whole country closely.
These two boxes are placed too close together.
adjective
urgent; rushed; successive
Often used to describe schedules, time, or weather.
The boss is pressing urgently, I have to finish quickly.
One victory followed closely upon another.
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He hurried a few steps and caught up with Old Zhang.
The wind was blowing hard and the rain was falling fast.
The task is very urgent, there is no time to delay.
adjective
short of money; financially strapped
informalColloquially refers to having a tight budget.
I spent a bit more this month, so money is a bit tight.
I'm a bit short on cash recently, can you lend me some money?
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Everyone is tight on cash by the end of the month.
Don't look at his decent clothes, actually he lives on a tight budget.
The budget is quite tight, we need to spend sparingly.