tightly

Meanings

• adverb

  Adverb. Used to describe a situation where something is held, applied, or carried out in a way that is firm or secure.

  - "He tightly held the rope."
  - "The screw was tightly turned."
  - "The lid was tightly sealed."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tightly
tie guy , sky high , by and by , spy guy

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Variants

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tight , tighter , tightest , tightly , tightness , tightnesses , wired (a little) too tight/tightly , wired a little too tight , wired a little too tightly , wired too tight , wired too tightly

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Etymology

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From Old English tigh 'firm, solid' and lyge 'lying'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tightly' is used in various fields such as engineering, physics, and mathematics.

2. The word 'tightly' is used in the title of a popular song by the band The Police.

3. In the game of chess, a 'tight' defense refers to a strategy where the pieces are closely positioned to protect the king.

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Related Concepts

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1. firmly: An adverb that means in a steady or fixed manner, often used as a synonym for 'tightly'.

2. securely: An adverb that means in a way that is free from danger or risk, often used to describe something that is 'tightly' held or applied.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tightly' is often used to describe a situation where something is securely in place or when an action is carried out with great care and attention.

How to Memorize "tightly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band being stretched tightly before it snaps back to its original shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'tightly' with the feeling of a well-fitted glove or a securely locked door.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym TIGHT to remember the definition: 'T' for tight, 'I' for in place, 'G' for firm or secure, 'H' for holding, and 'E' for applying.

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