tight

adjective, adverb33 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

To a high degree.

To a very high degree.

To a small degree.

To a small degree.

To an extreme or unbelievable degree.

Becoming more tight over time, especially regarding control or restrictions.

Used to describe a state of being not loose, restricted, or strictly controlled.

To change to a state of being tight (e.g., clothes, time, money).

To maintain a firm grip.

To maintain a firm grip, often for safety.

To change to a state of being tight (e.g., muscles, security).

To perceive something as being constricting or not loose.

To keep someone or something firmly in your hands or arms.

To give the impression of being not loose, restricted, or strictly controlled.

To appear to be not loose or restricted.

To make something taut by pulling it.

To put your arms around someone or something and hold them firmly.

To close something (like eyes or a door) completely and firmly.

To continue to be in a strictly controlled state.

To suddenly become tight or tense.

To take and keep a firm hold of someone or something.

To close a part of the body (like fists or jaw) firmly.

To hold someone or something firmly, often due to fear or emotion.

To fasten something firmly.