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tightly

Pronunciación: [taɪtli]

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Contexto: «holding»

(adverb) when something is held or fastened securely without any looseness. It's like when you wrap a rope around something and make sure it won’t come loose.

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She held the balloon tightly so that it wouldn't fly away.

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He didn't hold the door tightly, and it swung open in the wind.

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Are you holding onto that toy tightly?

Contexto: «emotional connection»

(adverb) when someone is very close to someone else in terms of feelings or relationships. It means having a strong bond like best friends do.

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They remained tightly connected even after moving to different cities.

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After years apart, they felt less tightly connected than before.

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How tightly connected do you feel to your family?

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