Dictionary entryCEFR B1adverb
tightly
IPA pronunciation: /ˈtaɪtli/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
плотно, крепко
English definition
In a way that is firmly held or fastened.
Example
She held the rope tightly to avoid falling.
Collocations
- hold tightly
- grip tightly
- close tightly
- packed tightly
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