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Definition tight in American English

tight adverb

adverb
/taɪt/
1

very firmly

Example

She covered her ears and shut her eyes tight.

Example

She held on tight to the railing.

Example

Hold on tight to the rope.

Example

His left arm was jammed tight against the seat.

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Definition tight in American English