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When will you use the word tightly?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

You will use the word tightly (an adverb) when an action is causing tightness or tension, (as in a rope, string, or spring), or when objects are in close contact.

You must hold onto the rope tightly.

A torniquet is wrapped tightly on the arm above the wound.

The mainspring of a watch is tightly wound by twisting the watch stem.

The rivet fits tightly into the hole to connect the metal parts.

Be sure that the plug is tightly connected to the receptacle.

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