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tighter Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: T AY1 T ER0

What Does Tighter Mean?

Tighter is used as an adjective meaning comparative form of tight: more tight. As an adverb, it means comparative form of tight: more tight. As a noun, it means A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer; a tightener.

Tighter Definition (Adjective)

  1. comparative form of tight: more tight

Tighter as an Adverb

  1. comparative form of tight: more tight

    We need to pull that rope tighter.

Tighter as a Noun

  1. A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer; a tightener.

Synonyms of Tighter

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Antonyms of Tighter

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Tighter in a Sentence

We need to pull that rope tighter.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Tighter

Origin of Tighter

From tight + -er.

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