tightly Sentence Examples
- The rope was tightly wound around the pulley, preventing it from slipping.
- She held the baby tightly in her arms, comforting him during the storm.
- The bolts were tightly secured, ensuring the integrity of the structure.
- The knots were tied tightly to prevent the cord from coming loose.
- The lid was tightly shut to seal in the contents and keep them fresh.
- The bandage was tightly wrapped around the wound to promote healing.
- The lid was tightly sealed to prevent odors or leaks from escaping.
- The lid was tightly screwed on to prevent the liquid from spilling.
- The nuts and bolts were tightly tightened to ensure a secure connection.
- The lid was tightly fitted to protect the contents from dust and moisture.
tightly Meaning
tightly (r)
in a tight or constricted manner
securely fixed or fastened
tightly (adv.)
In a tight manner; closely; nearly.
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FAQs About the word tightly
in a tight or constricted manner, securely fixed or fastenedIn a tight manner; closely; nearly.
impermeable, snug,thick, impervious, dense, impenetrable, close, airtight,compact, watertight
porous, permeable,permeable, porous, pervious, absorbent,leaky, leaky, absorbent, penetrable
The rope was tightly wound around the pulley, preventing it from slipping.
She held the baby tightly in her arms, comforting him during the storm.
The bolts were tightly secured, ensuring the integrity of the structure.
The knots were tied tightly to prevent the cord from coming loose.
