The difference between Intimate and Tight

When used as verbs, intimate means to suggest or disclose (something) discreetly, whereas tight means to tighten.

When used as adjectives, intimate means closely acquainted, whereas tight means firmly held together.

Intimate is also noun with the meaning: a very close friend.

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

check bellow for the other definitions of Intimate and Tight

  1. Intimate as an adjective:

    Closely acquainted; familiar.

    Examples:

    "an intimate friend"

    "He and his sister deeply valued their intimate relationship as they didn't have much else to live for."

  2. Intimate as an adjective:

    Of or involved in a sexual relationship.

    Examples:

    "She enjoyed some intimate time alone with her husband."

  3. Intimate as an adjective:

    Personal; private.

    Examples:

    "an intimate setting"

  4. Intimate as an adjective:

    Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.

  1. Intimate as a noun:

    A very close friend.

    Examples:

    "Only a couple of intimates had ever read his writing."

  2. Intimate as a noun:

    (in plural intimates) Women's underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.

    Examples:

    "You'll find bras and panties in the women's intimates section upstairs."

  1. Intimate as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.

    Examples:

    "He intimated that we should leave before the argument escalated."

  2. Intimate as a verb (transitive, India):

    To notify.

    Examples:

    "I will intimate you when the details are available."

  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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