tight

• Beschreibt etwas, das fest an seinem Platz sitzt, nicht wackelt oder eng anliegt; auch von gespannten oder straffen Dingen sowie von knappen Verhältnissen.

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.

   Fest befestigt

   • 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.

   Synonymefastfirmfixedimmovablesecuresnug

   Antonymelooseslack

2. Close-fittingA2informal

   Clothing that fits very closely to the body.

   Eng anliegend

   • 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.

   Synonymeclose-fittingskinnyskintightsnug

   Antonymebaggylooseslack

3. Strict or controlledB1formal

   Strictly controlled or enforced, leaving little room for flexibility.

   Streng

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

   Synonymefirminflexiblerigidrigorousstrictstringenttoughuncompromising

   Antonymeflexiblelenientloosepermissiverelaxed

4. Stingy or not generousB2informal

   Unwilling to spend money; miserly.

   Geizig

   • 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.

   Synonymecheapclosefistedmeanmiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingstingytightfisted

   Antonymefreehandedgenerouslavishliberalmunificentopenhandedprofligatespendthrift

5. Close or intimateB2informal

   Used to describe a close relationship or bond between people.

   eng verbunden

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

   Synonymeattachedcloseclose-knitdevotedinseparableintimatethick

   Antonymealoofdistantestranged

• Adverb, das „fest“, „dicht“ oder „zuverlässig“ bedeutet. Es beschreibt eine Handlung, die mit Kraft ausgeführt wird oder so, dass kein freier Raum bleibt; die Form ist identisch mit dem Adjektiv.

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.

   Fest und sicher

   • 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.

   Synonymefastfirmlysecurelysnuglysolidlytightly

   Antonymeloosely

2. Closely or compactlyB1informal

   In a way that leaves little space; closely packed.

   dicht

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

   Synonymecloselycompactlydenselytightly

   Antonymelooselyopenlyspaciously