tighter

Adjective

comparative form of tight: more tight

Adverb

comparative form of tight: more tight
We need to pull that rope tighter.

Noun

(plural tighters)

(obsolete) A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer.

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She pulled his arm tighter around her and held his cool hand to her neck.
The girl giggled, clinging tighter to his arm.
The metal was cold against her warm skin, and she pulled her scarf on tighter once the necklace was where it belonged.
The more questions he asks, the tighter their lips.
She continued to avoid his gaze and hugged Ashley tighter, afraid to face the glowering creature.

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