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stiff vs tight

tight vs stiff

stiff is a noun but tight is not a noun.

stiff and tight both are adjectives.

stiff and tight both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stiff Yes Yes No Yes
tight No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, stiff and tight are synonyms defined as:
  • stiff and tight: very drunk
stiff (noun) tight (noun)
the dead body of a human being
an ordinary man
stiff (adjective) tight (adjective)
having a strong physiological or chemical effect closely constrained or constricted or constricting
rigidly formal of such close construction as to be impermeable
not moving or operating freely pressed tightly together
very drunk packed closely together
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
strong, vigorous exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
incapable of or resistant to bending (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
stiff (adverb) tight (adverb)
in a stiff manner firmly or closely
to a great degree in an attentive manner
Difference between stiff and tight

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