Tightly Meaning in English
word · lemma: tight
/ˈtaɪtɫi/
TITE-lee
/tˈaɪtli/
TITE-lee
Definición
In a way that is very close or with a lot of force so there is no space between things or something is held firmly.
Uso & Matices
Usually placed before a verb or after an action, describing how something is held, fixed, or joined (e.g., 'hold tightly', 'shut tightly'). Used in both literal and figurative senses. Common pairs: 'tightly closed', 'tightly packed'. Not used to describe emotions directly.
Spanish: firmemente - apretadamentePortuguese (BR): firmemente - apertadamentePortuguese (PT): firmemente - apertadamenteChinese (Simplified): 紧紧地 - 紧密地Chinese (Traditional): 緊緊地 - 緊密地Hindi: कसकर - मजबूती सेArabic: بإحكام - بقوةBengali: মজবুতভাবে - শক্তভাবেRussian: плотно - крепкоJapanese: きつく - しっかりとVietnamese: chặt - kínKorean: 단단히 - 꽉Turkish: sıkıcaUrdu: مضبوطی سےIndonesian: erat - rapat
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She held the rope tightly.
basic
The door was tightly shut.
basic
He wrapped the gift tightly with ribbon.
basic
The group stood tightly together in the rain.
natural
Make sure the lid is screwed on tightly.
natural
They kept their plans tightly under wraps until the announcement.
natural