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air-tight vs tight

tight vs air-tight

air-tight and tight both are adjectives.

air-tight is not an adverb while tight is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
air-tight No Yes No No
tight No Yes No Yes
air-tight (adjective) tight (adjective)
having no weak points closely constrained or constricted or constricting
not allowing air or gas to pass in or out of such close construction as to be impermeable
pressed tightly together
packed closely together
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
of textiles
very drunk
set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration
affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow
securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
pulled or drawn tight
air-tight (adverb) tight (adverb)
firmly or closely
in an attentive manner
Difference between air-tight and tight

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