different between firmly vs tightly

firmly

English

Etymology

firm +? -ly

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /f?mli/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /f??mli/
  • Hyphenation: firm?ly

Adverb

firmly (comparative firmlier or more firmly, superlative firmliest or most firmly)

  1. (manner) In a firm or definite or strong manner.
  2. (manner) Securely.

Translations

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tightly

English

Etymology

From tight +? -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?ta?tli/

Adverb

tightly (comparative tightlier or more tightly, superlative tightliest or most tightly)

  1. In a tight manner.
    tightly clenched fingers

Translations

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  • what's tightly packed together
  • what's tightly in french
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