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tightlyIn a tight manner; firmly, securely, or with little space between parts. Describes something done with firm grip or close control.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a tight manner; firmly, securely, or with little space between parts. Describes something done with firm grip or close control.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪtli/

Korean meaning: 꽉, 단단히, 빈틈없이

Korean pronunciation: 타잇-리 (강세: 타잇)

Example Sentences

  • She hugged her teddy bear tightly during the scary movie.
  • The lid was screwed on so tightly that even Superman couldn't open it.
  • My grandmother's cookies are tightly guarded - she won't share the recipe!

tightly

ADVERB

//ˈtaɪtli//

In a tight manner; firmly, securely, or with little space between parts. Describes something done with firm grip or close control.

tightly concept
💡 Concept

In a tight manner; firmly, securely, or with little space between parts. Describes something done with firm grip or close control.

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tightly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Grip tightly, work rightly, and shine brightly!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtaɪtli/

🌳Etymology

Roottight
Suffix--ly

Origin

From the adverb form of 'tight,' which comes from Old Norse 'thēttr' meaning 'watertight, close in texture.' The '-ly' suffix was added to create the adverbial form.

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🎵Rhyme

brightlylightlyrightly

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📝Examples

She hugged her teddy bear tightly during the scary movie.

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The lid was screwed on so tightly that even Superman couldn't open it.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's cookies are tightly guarded - she won't share the recipe!

The security measures at the airport are tightly enforced.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

firmlysecurelycloselysnuglyrigidly

Antonyms

looselyslackly