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tightly

/ˈtaɪt.li/

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adverb

/ˈtaɪt.li/B1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «крепко, надёжно или плотно». Описывает, как что-то удерживается, закрепляется или упаковывается с минимальным зазором, свободой или слабиной.

An adverb meaning "in a firm, secure, or close manner." It describes how something is held, fastened, or packed with little or no slack, space, or looseness.

  1. In a constricted mannerB1formal

    In a way that is firm, close, or with little space; not loosely.

    ruПлотно

    • She held the rope tightly to avoid falling.
    • The lid was screwed on tightly to prevent leaks.
    • He clenched his fists tightly in frustration.

    Synonymscloselycompactlyfirmlysecurelysnugly

    Antonymslooselyslackly

  2. Securely fixed or fastenedB1formal

    In a way that is firmly attached or closed, so as not to come loose easily.

    ruКрепко

    • Make sure the bolts are tightened tightly before driving.
    • The package was sealed tightly with tape.
    • She tied the knot tightly around the post.

    Synonymsfastfirmlysecurelysnugly

    Antonymsloosely

Forms
  • more tightly comparative form
  • most tightly superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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