Definition of the word tightly

Pronunciation of vocabulary tightly

tightlyadverb

chặc chẽ, sít sao

/ˈtʌɪtli/

Definition of the word <b>tightly</b>

Origin of the word tightly

"Tightly" originates from the Old English word "tīht," meaning "close, compact, or firm." It evolved through Middle English "tiht" and "tighte" before arriving at its modern form. The word's core meaning of "closely bound or held" remains present in its use today, signifying a state of firmness, compression, or restricted movement. The evolution of "tightly" demonstrates how language adapts and changes over time, retaining its basic meaning while reflecting the evolution of our language and understanding.

Vocabulary summary tightly

typeadverb

meaningtight ((literal) & (figurative))

Example of vocabulary tightlynamespace

meaning

in a way that is very strict and hard to resist, avoid, etc.

một cách rất nghiêm khắc và khó có thể chống cự, tránh né, v.v.

  • The project's finances are tightly controlled.

    Tài chính của dự án được kiểm soát chặt chẽ.

  • Telecommunications is a tightly regulated industry.

    Viễn thông là một ngành được quản lý chặt chẽ.

meaning

securely in position; in a way that is difficult to move, open or separate

an toàn ở vị trí; theo cách khó di chuyển, mở hoặc tách rời

  • Her eyes were tightly closed.

    Đôi mắt cô nhắm chặt.

  • He held on tightly to her arm.

    Anh ôm chặt lấy cánh tay cô.

meaning

close together; leaving little or no space between

gần gũi với nhau; để lại ít hoặc không có khoảng trống giữa

  • a tightly packed crowd of tourists

    một đám đông khách du lịch chật cứng

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