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tightness

/ˈtaɪtnəs/
tight · ness ˈtaɪt · nəs
English Definition
n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight
中文释义
紧张，紧绷
Significado en Español
tensión, rigidez
한국어 뜻
긴장, 팽팽함
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự căng thẳng, sự chặt chẽ
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Example Sentence

She felt tightness in her chest after running.

跑步之后她感到胸口发紧。

Synonyms
strain constriction snugness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “tightness”:

  1. A looseness
  2. B tension
  3. C slackness
  4. D flexibility
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B — tension. “tightness” means n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She felt a slight ______ in the collar of her shrunken old cotton shirt.

  1. A tightness
  2. B looseness
  3. C slack
  4. D gap
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A — tightness. “tightness” means n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight

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Common questions about “tightness”

What does “tightness” mean?

tightness — n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight. In Chinese: 紧张，紧绷.

How do you pronounce “tightness”?

tightness is pronounced /ˈtaɪtnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tight · ness.

How do you use “tightness” in a sentence?

She felt tightness in her chest after running. (跑步之后她感到胸口发紧。)

What are synonyms for “tightness”?

strain, constriction, snugness — all close in meaning to tightness (n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight).

Is “tightness” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. tightness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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