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tightens

verb
SayTY-tuhnz/ˈtaɪ.tənz/

1 meaning of tightens

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of tighten. Use this form with he, she, it, or one person or thing.

    She tightens the screws before every bike ride.

    He tightens his belt one more notch after losing weight.

    Note

tightens is a form of tighten

tighten, verb: To make something firmer or harder to move, like a screw or knot. Full entry

Forms
tightentightens he/she/ittightening -ing formtightened past tense, past participle
Spelling
tighten → tightens: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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