Basic

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

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”:

A flexibility
B looseness
C slackness
D tension

Show answer

D — 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.

A tightness
B looseness
C slack
D gap

Show answer

A — tightness. “tightness” means n. the state of being stretched or drawn tight

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 nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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