tight
Translation
tight, firm, snug, strict
Examples
These shoes are too tight.
These shoes are too tight.
Keep a tight hold of the rope.
Keep a tight hold of the rope.
Money is a bit tight this month.
Money is a bit tight this month.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is tight These shoes are too tight.
((a)) tight ((noun)) Keep a tight hold of the rope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: snug, firm, secure; Antonyms: loose, slack
Etymology
From Middle English 'tight', from Old Norse 'þéttr' meaning 'dense, solid'.
Memory Tips
Imagine trying to pull on jeans that are too 'tight' – it's a struggle, just like a 'tight' budget.