tighten
/ˈtaɪ.tən/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
verb
1. To make tighter.
"Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."
2. To become tighter.
"That joint is tightening as the wood dries."
3. To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
"If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh."
4. To raise short-term interest rates.
"The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point."
Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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