tightly
beginnerA1/ˈtaɪtli/ · tight-ly
In a firm or secure manner; closely or firmly held.
Meanings
In a firm or secure manner; closely or firmly held.
ایک مضبوط یا محفوظ طریقے سے؛ قریب یا مضبوطی سے پکڑا ہوا۔
مضبوطی سے
mazbooti se
Common Collocations
- hold tightly
- wrap tightly
- squeeze tightly
Example Sentences
He held the rope tightly to avoid falling.
اس نے گرنے سے بچنے کے لیے رسے کو مضبوطی سے تھاما۔
Us ne girne se bachne ke liye rase ko mazbooti se thaama.
She wrapped the gift tightly with paper.
اس نے تحفے کو کاغذ کے ساتھ مضبوطی سے لپیٹا۔
Us ne tohfa ko kaghaz ke sath mazbooti se lipeta.
The lid was screwed on tightly to prevent spills.
ڈھکن کو گرنے سے روکنے کے لیے مضبوطی سے لگایا گیا تھا۔
Dhakan ko girne se rokne ke liye mazbooti se lagaya gaya tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of tightly holding onto something precious.
Imagine a person holding tightly to a treasure chest.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی گلیوں میں چلنا ہوتا ہے کبھی، اکڑ کے نہیں چلنا، مضبوطی سے چلنا ہوتا ہے۔
Mohabbat ki galiyon mein chalna hota hai kabhi, Akar ke nahi chalna, mazbooti se chalna hota hai.
In the streets of love, one must walk sometimes, Not with arrogance, but with firmness.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگ میں ہاتھ دینے سے ہاتھ نہیں جلے گا۔
Aag mein haath dene se haath nahi jale ga.
If you hold tight in the fire, your hand won't burn.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tiht" — firmly, securely
First known use: 14th century
The word 'tightly' has evolved from the Old English word 'tiht', signifying a manner of being secure or compact. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to describe something done in a secure manner.