Space and Area: English Vocabulary List

pressed together or densely packed

"The crowd was tight."

"The tight budget forced them to cancel their vacation plans and stay home instead of going anywhere."

small and efficiently arranged or designed

"The camera is compact."

"The compact camera fit easily into her pocket so she could take it everywhere without carrying a heavy bag."

not enclosed or restricted

"The door is open."

"The open window let in a cool breeze that made the curtains dance softly while she read her book."

having a limited distance between opposite sides

"The path is narrow."

"The narrow path between the two buildings was barely wide enough for one person to walk through safely."