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Tightly Packed ˈtaɪtli Tight Adverb Bre Eyes Closed

Word tightly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈtaɪtli / NAmE / ˈtaɪtli /
Example
  • her eyes were tightly closed.
  • he held on tightly to her arm.
  • a tightly packed crowd of tourists
  • packed tight
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tightly

(adverb)BrE / ˈtaɪtli / NAmE / ˈtaɪtli /
  1. closely and firmly; in a tight manner
    • Her eyes were tightly closed.
    • He held on tightly to her arm.
    • a tightly packed crowd of tourists
    • packed tight
    • a tight-fitting lid.
    • clusters of tightly packed flowers.
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