The difference between Tight and Trim

When used as adverbs, tight means firmly, so as not to come loose easily, whereas trim means in good order, properly managed or maintained.

When used as verbs, tight means to tighten, whereas trim means to reduce slightly.

When used as adjectives, tight means firmly held together, whereas trim means physically fit.

Trim is also noun with the meaning: decoration.

check bellow for the other definitions of Tight and Trim

  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:

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  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.

  1. Trim as a verb (transitive):

    To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess. The adposition of can be used in the present perfect tense to designate the removed part.

    Examples:

    "He trimmed his beard before the interview."

    "The hedge needs to be trimmed."

    "Place the screen material in the frame, secure it in place, and trim the edges."

    "The company trimmed jobs for the second time this year."

    "A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat. (present perfect example)"

  2. Trim as a verb (transitive):

    To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.

    Examples:

    "They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."

  3. Trim as a verb (transitive, aviation, of an aircraft):

    To adjust pitch using trim tabs.

  4. Trim as a verb (transitive, nautical, of a vessel):

    To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.

  5. Trim as a verb (transitive, nautical, of a vessel's sails):

    To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.

  6. Trim as a verb (dated):

    To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.

  7. Trim as a verb (transitive):

    To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.

  8. Trim as a verb (transitive, carpentry, of timber):

    To dress; to make smooth.

  9. Trim as a verb (transitive, dated):

    To rebuke; to reprove; also, to beat.

  1. Trim as a noun (uncountable):

    Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

    Examples:

    "Paint the house white with blue trim."

  2. Trim as a noun (countable):

    A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

    Examples:

    "I went to the hairdresser for a trim but came back nearly bald."

  3. Trim as a noun:

    Dress; gear; ornaments.

  4. Trim as a noun (countable):

    The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.

    Examples:

    "The car comes in three different trims."

    "to be in good trim"

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  5. Trim as a noun (uncountable, slang, mildly, _, vulgar):

    Sexual intercourse.

  6. Trim as a noun (nautical):

    The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.

  7. Trim as a noun (nautical):

    The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.

  1. Trim as an adjective:

    Physically fit.

    Examples:

    "He goes jogging every day to keep in trim."

  2. Trim as an adjective:

    Slender, lean.

    Examples:

    "a trim figure"

  3. Trim as an adjective:

    Neat or smart in appearance.

    Examples:

    "a trim lawn"

  1. Trim as an adverb (nautical):

    In good order, properly managed or maintained.

  2. Trim as an adverb (nautical):

    With sails well trimmed.

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