loosen

Meanings

• Verb

  To make or become less tight or constricted; to set free.

  - "He loosened the knot on his shoelace."
  - "The musician loosened the strings on his guitar before the performance."

• Verb

  To make (a law, rule, or restriction) less strict or formal.

  - "The government decided to loosen its control over the media."
  - "The teacher loosened the rules for the class project."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

tighten

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Synonyms

ease , relax , untighten , liberate , release , set free , put out , undo , unfasten

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loosen
moisten , easing , greasing , ceasing , reason

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Variants

List of all variants of loosen that leads to same result
loosen , loosened , loosening , loosens , loosen up , loosened up , loosening up , loosens up , loosen her collar , loosen his collar , loosen one's collar , loosen their collar , loosen her grip , loosen her hold , loosen his grip , loosen his hold , loosen one's grip , loosen one's grip/hold , loosen one's hold , loosen their grip , loosen their hold , loosen someone's tongue , loosen the purse strings

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Etymology

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Old English losian, from los 'loose'. Related to lose.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'loosen up' is often used to describe the act of becoming more relaxed or comfortable in a social setting.

2. The phrase 'loosen your belt' is a common expression used to encourage someone to eat more food.

3. In the game of golf, a 'looser' grip on the club can lead to more consistent and accurate swings.

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Related Concepts

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1. release: The act of making or becoming free from something that holds you back or restricts you.

2. relax: To become less tense or anxious; to make something less strict or formal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'loosen' is often used metaphorically to describe a release from constraints or restrictions. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout's father tells her, 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.' This metaphorical use of 'loosen' highlights the importance of empathy and understanding.

How to Memorize "loosen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of untying a knot or releasing a grip to remember the meaning of 'loosen'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'loosen' with the idea of freedom or release.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Loose shoes, easy to use' to remember the meaning of 'loosen'.

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