tight

adjective

ˈtīt How to pronounce tight (audio)
Definition of tightnext
1
as in close
not allowing penetration (as by gas, liquid, or light) the lid forms a tight seal with the canister that will keep the spices fresh

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2
as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge a tight screw that won't come loose a jar with a tight lid

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3
as in stingy
giving or sharing as little as possible is fairly tight with his money

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as in crowded
having little space between items or parts the traffic on the freeway was so tight we couldn't get over to the exit we wanted

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as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors a tight race for governor

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as in taut
stretched with little or no give the rope was pulled tight

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as in familiar
closely acquainted supposedly he and the rock star have been totally tight since they went to high school together

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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol a few of the bar's patrons spent several hours getting tight without the bartender cutting them off

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Recent Examples of tight The logistics data points to pressure extending beyond the ports, with businesses facing tighter warehouse availability and elevated freight costs even as the peak shipping period begins to recede. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Pot roast was a common way to feed a family on a tight budget, usually with a successful result no matter which cut was used. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 But investors are more concerned the risk of tighter monetary policy could eventually slow lending, create credit losses and raise bank funding costs. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The enclosure feels rigid with tight panel gaps and a clean industrial design that avoids looking overly rugged or utilitarian. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tight
  1. close
  2. stuck
  3. cheap
  4. crowded
  5. narrow
  6. taut
  7. familiar
  8. drunk
Adjective
  • While her work regularly brings her into close proximity with children, Uta has little interest in starting a family of her own.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Microsoft was a close third with 6,258, according to the USCIS data hub.
    — Marshall Ritzel,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • At the center of her strategy is the relative youth of Nintendo’s Switch 2, which undeniably puts the company ahead of gaming console competitors (Xbox and PlayStation) that are still stuck at the end of their older-model life cycles.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • And speaking of being just long enough, her bangs are just long enough to get stuck in her eyelashes.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuck
Adjective
  • Amazon’s two cheaper models also come in child-friendly versions tailored to whether your child is between three and five, or six and 12.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The audience is full of young people — the revival has continued the original production’s commitment to offering cheap day-of tickets — many of whom have strong connections to the material.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheap
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  • The stigma of a young girl queuing for condoms, pills or a birth control implant at a crowded local clinic where other patients, or even health workers, could judge her or tell her parents, kept Nhedega away.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Festival favorites Musk, Misty Green and Fjord debut in limited release in a crowded indie market with awards season rolling along.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of crowded
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  • Despite steady attacks from Iran, oil tankers and other commercial vessels have continued flowing through the narrow waterway.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Acton holds a narrow edge over Republican firebrand Vivek Ramaswamy, while Kaptur is contending with a tough reelection battle after Ohio Republicans redrew the boundaries of the longtime congresswoman’s district to pull in more GOP voters.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of narrow
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  • The back of the Torcal hints at last year’s EXP 15 Concept, while the Torcal’s prodigious output is alluded to through the taut and muscular haunches.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Ocean Rainforest said no whales got tangled in taut lines during a two-year demo project.
    — Amy Taxin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of taut
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  • The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The 1,800-square-foot layout was configured to work harder without sacrificing familiar sight lines.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of familiar
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  • Patel also directed Wilkins’ security detail to escort one of her allegedly drunk friends home after a night out in Nashville, MS Now reported in December 2025.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There were half-drunk espresso martinis on nearly every surface after Heather Dubrow tried to drink the bartender out of coffee.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of drunk

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“Tight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tight. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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