compact vs tight

tight vs compact

compact is a noun but tight is not a noun.

compact and tight both are adjectives.

compact is a verb but tight is not a verb.

compact is not an adverb while tight is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
tight	No	Yes	No	Yes

compact (noun)	tight (noun)
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
a small and economical car
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

compact (adjective)	tight (adjective)
closely and firmly united or packed together	closely constrained or constricted or constricting
briefly giving the gist of something	of such close construction as to be impermeable
having a short and solid form or stature	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

compact (verb)	tight (verb)
squeeze or press together
compress into a wad
make more compact by or as if by pressing
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

compact (adverb)	tight (adverb)
	firmly or closely
	in an attentive manner

Difference between compact and tight

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