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    tightly
    /ˈtʌɪtli/

    adverb

    • 1. closely and firmly: "my hand gripped tightly on to the knife"

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  2. Learn the meaning of tightly as an adverb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce tightly and how to translate it in different languages.

  3. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word "tight" as an adjective and an adverb. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of "tight".

  4. Learn the meaning of tightly as an adverb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce tightly and how to translate it in different languages.

  5. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the adverb tightly, which can express strictness, security or closeness. Compare with the word tight and see synonyms and collocations.

  6. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the adverb tightly, which can mean firmly, securely, or snugly. See examples, translations, and related words for tightly.

  7. A tight feeling is an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in part of your body, caused by illness, fear, etc.: Some people experienced tight chests after exercising in areas of high pollution. If you have any symptoms such as itchy mouth or tight throat after eating nuts, stop.

  8. Definitions of tightly. adverb. in a tight or constricted manner. adverb. securely fixed or fastened. “the window was tightly sealed” Pronunciation. US. /ˈtaɪtli/ UK. /ˈtaɪtli/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Tightly." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tightly. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024. Copy citation.