A tight race Meaning in English
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Definition
A competition or contest where the participants have nearly equal chances of winning, so the result is very close.
Usage & Nuances
'A tight race' is most common in sports and elections, but can describe any close competition. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Synonyms: 'a close race', 'neck and neck'. Watch for confusion: doesn't mean angry or physically tight—it's about how close the competitors are.
Example Sentences
It was a tight race between the two runners.
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The election was a tight race until the very end.
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It was a tight race, but she won by one point.
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Wow, that was a tight race—no one knew who would win!
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The teams were neck and neck in a tight race for first place.
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You could feel the excitement during a tight race like that.
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