The difference between Ace and Tight

When used as verbs, ace means to pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly, whereas tight means to tighten.

When used as adjectives, ace means excellent, whereas tight means firmly held together.

Ace is also noun with the meaning: a single point or spot on a playing card or die.

Tight is also adverb with the meaning: firmly, so as not to come loose easily.

check bellow for the other definitions of Ace and Tight

  1. Ace as a noun (card games, dice):

    A single point or spot on a playing card or die.

  2. Ace as a noun (card games, dice):

    A card or die face so marked.

    Examples:

    "I have the ace of diamonds."

  3. Ace as a noun:

    A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.

  4. Ace as a noun (tennis):

    A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.

  5. Ace as a noun (sports):

    A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.

  6. Ace as a noun (US):

    The best pitcher on the team.

  7. Ace as a noun (US):

    A run.

  8. Ace as a noun (US):

    A hole in one.

  9. Ace as a noun:

    An expert at something.

  10. Ace as a noun:

    A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.

  11. Ace as a noun (US):

    A perfect score on a school exam.

  12. Ace as a noun (physics, obsolete):

    A quark.

  1. Ace as a verb:

    To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.

  2. Ace as a verb (tennis):

    To win a point by an ace.

  3. Ace as a verb (golf):

    To make an ace (hole in one).

  1. Ace as an adjective (UK, slang):

    Excellent.

  1. Ace as an adjective (slang):

    Asexual.

  1. Ace as a noun (slang):

    A person who is asexual.

  1. Tight as an adjective (colloquial):

    Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open. Unyielding or firm Under high tension. Scarce, hard to come by. Intimately friendly. Miserly or frugal.

    Examples:

    "'tight cloth; a tight knot"

    "'tight control on a situation"

    "Make sure to pull the rope tight."

    "I grew up in a poor neighborhood; money was very tight, but we made do."

    "We've grown tighter over the years."

    "He's a bit tight with his money."

  2. Tight as an adjective (of a space, design or arrangement):

    Narrow, such that it is difficult for something or someone to pass through it. Fitting close, or too close, to the body. Of a turn, sharp, so that the timeframe for making it is narrow and following it is difficult. Lacking holes; difficult to penetrate; waterproof.

    Examples:

    "The passageway was so tight we could barely get through."

    "They flew in a tight formation."

    "a tight coat;  My socks are too tight."

    "The mountain pass was made dangerous by its many tight corners."

  3. Tight as an adjective (sport):

    Well-rehearsed and accurate in execution. Not conceding many goals.

    Examples:

    "Their marching band is extremely tight."

  4. Tight as an adjective (slang):

    Intoxicated; drunk or acting like being drunk.

    Examples:

    "We went drinking and got tight."

  5. Tight as an adjective (slang):

    Extraordinarily great or special.

    Examples:

    "That is one tight bicycle!"

  6. Tight as an adjective (slang, British (regional)):

    Mean; unfair; unkind.

  7. Tight as an adjective (obsolete):

    Not ragged; whole; neat; tidy.

  8. Tight as an adjective (obsolete):

    Handy; adroit; brisk.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  9. Tight as an adjective (poker):

    Of a player, who plays very few hands.

  10. Tight as an adjective (poker):

    Using a strategy which involves playing very few hands.

  1. Tight as an adverb:

    Firmly, so as not to come loose easily.

    Examples:

    "Make sure the lid is closed tight."

  2. Tight as an adverb:

    Soundly.

    Examples:

    "Good night, sleep tight."

  1. Tight as a verb (obsolete):

    To tighten.

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