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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈtaɪtli/
tightly means: Firmly or closely, with little room for movement or space between things.
adverb
FIRMLY OR CLOSELYB1
Firmly or closely, with little room for movement or space between things.
- Hold my hand tightly.
- She wrapped the parcel tightly in paper.
- The passengers were packed tightly into the bus.
Questions about tightly
What does tightly mean?
Firmly or closely, with little room for movement or space between things.
What is tightly in other languages?
Türkçe: sıkıca · Español: firmemente · Français: fermement · Deutsch: fest · Italiano: strettamente · 日本語: しっかりと
How do you pronounce tightly?
It is pronounced /ˈtaɪtli/.
How do you use tightly in a sentence?
Hold my hand tightly. She wrapped the parcel tightly in paper.
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