Tight ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Tight ( adjective )

1. Firmly or closely fixed in place; secure.
2. Firmly or securely fastened.
3. Fitting closely and snugly.
4. Having no slack; taut.
5. Limited in amount or scope; not generous or lavish.

Origin:

Old english geteht, past participle of geteccan "to fasten, make fast", of germanic origin; related to dutch getouw and german gedeckt.

Examples:

1. The lid was tight on the jar.
2. The rope was tight and hard to pull.
3. The shoes were too tight.
4. The knot was tight and wouldn't come undone.
5. Money is tight this month.

(As an adverb)

Tight ( adverb )

1. Firmly or closely fixed in place; secure.
2. Firmly or securely fastened.
3. Fitting closely and snugly.
4. Having no slack; taut.
5. Limited in amount or scope; not generous or lavish.

Origin:

Old english geteht, past participle of geteccan "to fasten, make fast", of germanic origin; related to dutch getouw and german gedeckt.

Examples:

1. The lid was tight on the jar.
2. The rope was tight and hard to pull.
3. The shoes were too tight.
4. The knot was tight and wouldn't come undone.
5. Money is tight this month.