noun
Uncommon
tightening
Tightening (noun) means the process of making something firmer, stricter, or more restrictive. Example: “The tightening of regulations affected small businesses the most.”
noun
1
The process of making something firmer, stricter, or more restrictive.
"The tightening of regulations affected small businesses the most."
"A tightening in his chest made him stop and catch his breath."
How to use tightening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of making something tighter or stricter.
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- Plural
- tightenings
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Rhymes for tightening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
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gardening
sickening
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tightening” mean?
The word “tightening” means the process of making something firmer, stricter, or more restrictive. In plain terms, the act or process of making something tighter or stricter.
How do you use “tightening” in a sentence?
Here is “tightening” used in a sentence: “The tightening of regulations affected small businesses the most.”
What part of speech is “tightening”?
“Tightening” is a noun.
Is “tightening” a common word?
“Tightening” is an uncommon word in modern English.
