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tightly

British pronunciation/tˈa‍ɪtli/
American pronunciation/ˈtaɪtɫi/
tightly
[ADVERB]
1

in a way that cannot be easily moved, detached, or opened

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2

in a tight or constricted manner

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Examples
1The girl held her father's hand tightly.
2She held her mommy's hand tightly while at the doctor's office.
3With a gentle push, the window closed tightly, sealing out the draft.
4She wrapped her coat tightly around herself to stay warm.
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