The difference between Narrow and Tight

When used as verbs, narrow means to reduce in width or extent, whereas tight means to tighten.

When used as adjectives, narrow means having a small width, whereas tight means firmly held together.

Narrow is also noun with the meaning: a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea.

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

check bellow for the other definitions of Narrow and Tight

  1. Narrow as an adjective:

    Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

    Examples:

    "a narrow hallway"

  2. Narrow as an adjective:

    Of little extent; very limited; circumscribed.

  3. Narrow as an adjective (figuratively):

    Restrictive; without flexibility or latitude.

    Examples:

    "a narrow interpretation"

  4. Narrow as an adjective:

    Contracted; of limited scope; bigoted

    Examples:

    "a narrow mind"

    "'narrow views"

  5. Narrow as an adjective:

    Having a small margin or degree.

    Examples:

    "a narrow escape"

    "The Republicans won by a narrow majority."

  6. Narrow as an adjective (dated):

    Limited as to means; straitened

    Examples:

    "narrow circumstances"

  7. Narrow as an adjective:

    Parsimonious; niggardly; covetous; selfish.

  8. Narrow as an adjective:

    Scrutinizing in detail; close; accurate; exact.

  9. Narrow as an adjective (phonetics):

    Formed (as a vowel) by a close position of some part of the tongue in relation to the palate; or (according to Bell) by a tense condition of the pharynx; distinguished from wide.

  1. Narrow as a verb (transitive):

    To reduce in width or extent; to contract.

    Examples:

    "We need to narrow the search."

  2. Narrow as a verb (intransitive):

    To get narrower.

    Examples:

    "The road narrows."

  3. Narrow as a verb (of a person or eyes):

    To partially lower one's eyelids in a way usually taken to suggest a defensive, aggressive or penetrating look.

    Examples:

    "He stepped in front of me, narrowing his eyes to slits."

    "She wagged her finger in his face, and her eyes narrowed."

  4. Narrow as a verb (knitting):

    To contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one.

  1. Narrow as a noun (chiefly, in the plural):

    A narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.

    Examples:

    "the Narrows of New York harbor"

  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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