Definition of "tight"

Kid-friendly meaning of tight, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "tight" mean?

tight (adjective) — fitting very close, not loose.

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Example sentences using "tight"

Grade K–2
My shoes are too tight.
Grade 3–5
She tied the knot on the package tight so it wouldn't come undone in the mail.
Grade 6–8
There's a particular kind of tight silence in a room right before an honest conversation actually begins — and most people scramble to break it.

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