How to Use "Tight" with Example Sentences

tight (adj): fitting securely, not loose

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Used with adverbs:

"His pants are very tight."
(very, too, extremely, fairly, a little, slightly)

Used with verbs:

"She loosened her tight grip."
(loosened, relaxed)

"Her dress is tight."
(be: is/am/are, feels, looks, seems)

"My pants are getting too tight."
(be + getting, be + becoming)

tight (adv): closely; firmly

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Used with verbs:

"Hold on tight!"
(hold on)

"Shut your eyes tight."
(shut, close)

"Squeeze the wet towel tight."
(squeeze)

"Make sure to tie the laces tight."
(tie)