tightly
adverb47 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
to be firmly shut or sealed
tightly shut6.8
to be firmly closed, preventing entry or exit
describes fabric where the threads are very close together
arranged or structured in a very orderly and efficient way
to have strict limits placed upon something
to be severely limited or restricted by rules or conditions
hold tightly8.5
to grip something firmly
grip tightly8.2
to take and keep a firm hold of something
hug tightly8.0
to hold someone close in one's arms as a sign of affection
tie tightly7.8
to fasten with a string or rope
wrap tightly7.6
to cover something by putting material around it
to quickly take a firm hold of something
to hold something very firmly, often because you are afraid or in pain
to exercise strict and precise regulation over something
to manage or control with strict rules
bind tightly6.5
to tie or fasten something together firmly