tight vs closely

closely vs tight

tight is an adjective but closely is not an adjective.

tight and closely both are adverbs.

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

As adverbs, tight and closely are synonyms defined as:

tight and closely: in an attentive manner

Other synonyms of tight include close.

tight (adjective)	closely (adjective)
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
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

tight (adverb)	closely (adverb)
firmly or closely	in a close relation or position in time or space
in an attentive manner	in a close manner
	in an attentive manner

Difference between tight and closely

Words related to "closely"

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