🇬🇧🇨🇳 tight - 紧的 : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "tight" ("紧的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
When something is tight, it is held, closed, or squeezed so firmly that there is almost no extra space and it’s hard to move or wiggle.
The sardines in the can were packed so tight they probably knew each other’s report card grades.
My little brother wore his backpack so tight that it looked like it was trying to become part of his spine.
My ponytail was so tight that my eyebrows tried to escape to the back of my head.
My swim goggles were so tight that when I took them off, my eyes looked like surprised donuts.
Mom tucked my blanket so tight around me that I looked like a burrito waiting to be served.
One girl puts a cat in a small tight box to play. The lid is tight. The box is tight around the cat; no space to move. She holds the box tight and hears a meow. The girl finds a small hole and makes it less tight. She opens the lid and the cat jumps out and rubs her hand.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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