The difference between Compact and Tight

When used as verbs, compact means to make more dense, whereas tight means to tighten.

When used as adjectives, compact means closely packed, i.e. packing much in a small space, whereas tight means firmly held together.

Compact is also noun with the meaning: an agreement or contract.

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

check bellow for the other definitions of Compact and Tight

  1. Compact as a noun:

    An agreement or contract.

  1. Compact as an adjective:

    Closely packed, i.e. packing much in a small space.

  2. Compact as an adjective:

    Having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space.

    Examples:

    "a compact laptop computer"

  3. Compact as an adjective (mathematics, uncomparable, of a set in an Euclidean space):

    Closed and bounded.

    Examples:

    "A set S of real numbers is called compact if every sequence in S has a subsequence that converges to an element again contained in S."

  4. Compact as an adjective (topology, uncomparable, of a set):

    Such that every open cover of the given set has a finite subcover.

  5. Compact as an adjective:

    Brief; close; pithy; not diffuse; not verbose.

    Examples:

    "a compact discourse"

  6. Compact as an adjective (obsolete):

    Joined or held together; leagued; confederated.

  7. Compact as an adjective (obsolete):

    Composed or made; with of.

  1. Compact as a noun:

    A small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into one's pocket.

  2. Compact as a noun:

    A broadsheet newspaper published in the size of a tabloid but keeping its non-sensational style.

  1. Compact as a verb (transitive):

    To make more dense; to compress.

  2. Compact as a verb:

    To unite or connect firmly, as in a system.

  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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