English / word

tight

adjective A1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

fitting closely, firmly fixed, or with very little extra time, money, or space

firmly held in place, not loose or slack; firmly held in place, not loose or slack

In context

These shoes are too tight for me.

We have a tight deadline for the report.

Synonyms

firm,limited,secure

Antonyms

loose,slack

Collocations

tight grip,tight fit,tight knot