tight

• يصف شيئًا مثبتًا بإحكام في مكانه لا يتحرك أو لا يتخلخل، أو ملتصقًا بالجسم بإحكام، أو مشدودًا بقوة. ويشمل أيضًا المعنى المجازي: صارمًا أو شحيحًا.

Describes something that is firmly fixed in place, not loose, or fitting closely.

1. Firmly fixed or fastenedA2formal

   Held or fastened firmly so that it does not move or come loose.

   مُحْكَم الرَبْط

   • Make sure the lid is tight on the jar.
   • The rope was pulled tight around the post.
   • He kept a tight grip on the handle.

   المرادفاتfastfirmfixedimmovablesecuresnug

   الأضدادlooseslack

2. Close-fittingA2informal

   Clothing that fits very closely to the body.

   ضيّق

   • She wore a tight black dress to the party.
   • These jeans are too tight around the waist.
   • He prefers tight t-shirts for working out.

   المرادفاتclose-fittingskinnyskintightsnug

   الأضدادbaggylooseslack

3. Strict or controlledB1formal

   Strictly controlled or enforced, leaving little room for flexibility.

   صارم

   • The company has tight security measures.
   • We are working under a tight deadline.
   • The government imposed tight restrictions on travel.

   المرادفاتfirminflexiblerigidrigorousstrictstringenttoughuncompromising

   الأضدادflexiblelenientloosepermissiverelaxed

4. Stingy or not generousB2informal

   Unwilling to spend money; miserly.

   بخيل

   • He's very tight with his money.
   • Don't be so tight; buy everyone a drink.
   • She's known for being tight when it comes to tipping.

   المرادفاتcheapclosefistedmeanmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingstingytightfisted

   الأضدادfreehandedgenerouslavishliberalmunificentopenhandedprofligatespendthrift

5. Close or intimateB2informal

   Used to describe a close relationship or bond between people.

   وثيق الصلة

   • They are a tight group of friends.
   • The team is very tight after years of working together.
   • We have a tight-knit community here.

   المرادفاتattachedcloseclose-knitdevotedinseparableintimatethick

   الأضدادaloofdistantestranged

• ظرف معناه بإحكام أو بشكل مشدود أو محكم، ويُستعمل لوصف فعل يُؤدَّى بقوة أو بحيث لا يبقى فراغ. يشمل أيضًا معنى الإحكام والثبات والاعتماد.

An adverb meaning "firmly," "closely," or "securely." It is used to describe an action performed with force or in a way that leaves no space. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Firmly or securelyB1formal

   In a way that is firmly fixed or held; not loosely.

   بإحكام

   • Hold the rope tight so it doesn't slip.
   • She shut the door tight to keep the cold out.
   • The lid was screwed on tight.

   المرادفاتfastfirmlysecurelysnuglysolidlytightly

   الأضدادloosely

2. Closely or compactlyB1informal

   In a way that leaves little space; closely packed.

   بإحكام

   • The crowd stood tight together in the small room.
   • Pack the clothes tight into the suitcase.
   • The cars were parked tight along the curb.

   المرادفاتcloselycompactlydenselytightly

   الأضدادlooselyopenlyspaciously