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loose

/luːs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Not tight or secured; not fastened or fixed; not constricting.

    - "The knot on my shoe came loose during the hike."
    - "The balloon was loose in the basket."
    - "The dog's leash was too loose, allowing the dog to wander off."
  • verb transitive

    Give up possession or control of; let go.

    - "He loosed the arrow from his bow."
    - "The prisoners were loosed from their cells."
    - "She loosed her grip on the steering wheel."
  • adjective

    Not strict or formal; not bound by rules or regulations.

    - "The professor had a loose teaching style."
    - "The company had a loose dress code."
    - "The group's rules were quite loose."
Pronunciation
  1. /luːs/



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Antonyms

fast , bind , constrain , tighten , tighten , bind , fasten , tie , discreet , bound , leashed , tethered , tied , tied up , compact , firm , close-fitting , snug , tight , firm , tight , packaged , faithful , monogamous , tense , tensed , fast
Synonyms

fire , shoot , free , release , loosen , relax , slacken , let go , release , loosen , unbind , undo , unfasten , untie , indiscreet , free , untethered , diffuse , spaced out , baggy , unfastened , unsecured , separate , unpackaged , polygamous , promiscuous , slutty , tarty , whorish , loose-limbed , relaxed
Rhymes
Words rhyming with loose
goose , juice , noose , spoose , moose , muse , doose , choose , refuse
Variants
List of all variants of loose that leads to same result
loose , looseness , loosenesses , looser , loosest , loosed , looses , loosing , loose box , loose cannon , loose cannons , loose end , loose ends , loose-jointed , loose-jointedness , loose-jointednesses , loose-leaf , loose sentence , loose sentences , loose smut , loose smuts
Forms
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loosens, loosen, loosest

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English lōos, from lōosan ‘set free, release’, from lōos ‘free’.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'loose cannon' is used to describe someone who is unpredictable and likely to cause trouble.

  2. The game of 'Loose Balls' is played with a ball that is bounced off various surfaces, and the player must catch it in mid-air.

  3. In the game of golf, a 'loose' lie refers to a ball that is not lying on a flat surface, making it more difficult to hit.

Related Concepts
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  1. slack: Related concept, synonym for 'loose' in some contexts, meaning not taut or not working at full capacity.

  2. unrestrained: Related concept, antonym for 'restrained', meaning not held back or not controlled.

Culture
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In literature, 'loose' can refer to a character who is carefree or unconstrained, such as in Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer'. In music, the term 'loose' can refer to a drummer's style, where they allow the rhythm to 'loosen up' and become more expressive.

How to Memorize "loose"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a balloon that is not fully inflated and is floating loosely in the air.
    - Visualize a knot that is not tied tightly and can be easily untied.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'loose' with the feeling of freedom or release.
    - Think of a character in a book or movie who is described as loose or carefree.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'loose': 'The balloon was loose in the basket, causing the children to laugh and cheer.'
    - Use a rhyme to help remember the word: 'Loose, like a goose, sets things to choose.'
    - Create an acronym: L-O-O-S-E: Lacking Oppression, Opposition, or Obstruction, Simply Enjoying.

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