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tight vs closed

closed vs tight

tight and closed both are adjectives.

tight is an adverb but closed is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tight No Yes No Yes
closed No Yes No No
tight (adjective) closed (adjective)
closely constrained or constricted or constricting not open or affording passage or access
of such close construction as to be impermeable (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints
pressed tightly together used especially of mouth or eyes
packed closely together not open
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures blocked against entry
exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent not open to the general public
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched with shutters closed
of textiles requiring union membership
very drunk not having an open mind
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
tight (adverb) closed (adverb)
firmly or closely
in an attentive manner
Difference between tight and closed

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