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tightly in German

tightly in German is eng — tightly means in a firm, close, or secure manner.

tightly in German

eng
adv
In a tight manner.

What does "tightly" mean?

  1. adv In a firm, close, or secure manner.
    "She held the child's hand tightly as they crossed the road."
  2. adv Curtly or sharply, in a way that suggests barely controlled anger or emotion.
    ""I'm fine," she said tightly, clearly upset."
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tightly in a sentence

  • She held the child's hand tightly as they crossed the road.
  • Wrap the bandage tightly around the wound.
  • "I'm fine," she said tightly, clearly upset.

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What is "tightly" in German?

"tightly" in German is eng. tightly means: In a firm, close, or secure manner.

How do you use "tightly" in a sentence?

Example: "She held the child's hand tightly as they crossed the road." In German, "tightly" is eng.

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