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   Tight·ness

   /ˈtītnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being fixed, fastened, or closed firmly: "the tightness of the seal was tested"
   • ▪ the quality of being close-fitting: "he managed to make himself comfortable on the chair despite the tightness of his trousers"
   • 2. the state of being stretched: "you can vary the tightness of the knitting"
   • ▪ a painful and constricted feeling in part of the body as a result of anxiety or illness: "he had an X-ray after complaining of tightness in his chest"
   • ▪ (of a person's muscles or skin) the quality of being firm or taut: "she felt the tightness of his bicep"
   • ▪ the quality of being well structured or disciplined: "the tightness of the argument"
   • 3. the state of having or allowing little room for maneuver: "the tightness of the space"
   • ▪ the state of changing direction sharply: "the tightness of the bends"
   • ▪ the state of being limited or restricted: "we remain concerned about the tightness of resources"
   • 4. the state of having a close relationship: "he speaks with greater impact because of his tightness with Washington"
   • 5. the quality of having only a small margin between winner and loser: "the tightness of the game was very evident"

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   What is the meaning of the word tightness?

   • Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word tightness. "he felt a constriction in her chest"; "she felt an alarming tightness in her chest"; "emotion caused a constriction of his throat" Closeness; not looseness. Etymology: from tight.

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   What does tight mean?

   • to make or become tight or tighter. a close-fitting ( usually nylon or woollen) garment covering the feet, legs and body to the waist. She bought three pairs of tights. mean and ungenerous with money. a tight-fisted employer. a tightly-stretched rope or wire on which acrobats balance. a difficult position or situation.

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   What is the difference between tight and tightly?

   • Tight denotes the state resulting from the process, whereas tightly denotes the manner of its application. As such, tight is more appropriate when the focus is on a state that endures for some time after the activity has ended. The sentence She closed up the house tight suggests preparation for an impending blizzard.

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   Is tight a verb or adverb?

   • Usage Note: Tight is used as an adverb following verbs that denote a process of closure or constriction, as squeeze, shut, close, tie, and hold. In this use it is subtly distinct from the adverb tightly. Tight denotes the state resulting from the process, whereas tightly denotes the manner of its application.

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   TIGHTNESS definition: 1. the quality of fitting the body too closely: 2. an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in the…. Learn more.

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   Learn the meaning, usage, and synonyms of tightness as an adjective and a noun. Find out how to use tightness in a sentence and how to translate it to Spanish.

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   How to use tight in a sentence. having elements close together; so close in structure as to prevent passage or escape (as of liquid, gas, or light)… See the full definition

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   tightness: 1 n lack of movement or room for movement Synonyms: tautness Antonyms: looseness , play movement or space for movement Type of: immovability , immovableness not capable of being moved or rearranged n the spatial property of being crowded together Synonyms: compactness , concentration , denseness , density Antonyms: dispersion , ...

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   the tightness of her schedule; labour market tightness (= not having enough workers) There will be a continuation of fiscal austerity, monetary tightness and realistic exchange rates. the fact that the runners, teams, etc. in a race or contest seem to be equally good. the tightness of the presidential race

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   OED's earliest evidence for tightness is from before 1728, in the writing of John Woodward, physician, natural historian, and antiquary. tightness is formed within English, by derivation. It is formed from the earlier adjective tight , combined with the affix ‑ness .

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   Tight definition: firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure. See examples of TIGHT used in a sentence.