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tightly

Pronunciation: [taɪtli]

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Learn how to use tightly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Are you holding onto that toy tightly?

Context: “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.

Example

They remained tightly connected even after moving to different cities.

Example

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

Example

How tightly connected do you feel to your family?

How to pronounce tightly

Pronunciation: [taɪtli]

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