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Definition & Meaning of "loose"in English

01

not confined or under someone or something's control 

loose definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
loosest
Comparative
looser
gradable
Examples
The dog was loose in the yard, happily running around. 
02

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement 

loose definition and meaning
Examples
After losing weight, his pants became loose and he needed a smaller size. 
03

not tightly held in place and can easily move or be removed 

loose definition and meaning
Examples
The loose shoelace caused him to trip and fall on the sidewalk. 
04

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement 

05

(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player 

06

having a flexible approach that focuses on conveying the general meaning or essence of the original text 

Examples
The loose translation helped simplify complex concepts for the general audience. 
07

having frequent or excessive bowel movements 

Examples
Spicy food gave him loose bowels for the rest of the day. 
08

not officially recognized or controlled 

09

(of textures) full of small openings or gaps 

10

lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility 

11

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior 

12

not carefully arranged in a package 

13

having escaped, especially from confinement 

to loose
01

to release from confinement 

Transitive: to loose a person or animal
to loose definition and meaning
Examples
The caretaker decided to loose the bird from its cage to allow it to fly. 
02

to release or fire something, such as a weapon or projectile 

Transitive: to loose a projectile
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
loose
3rd person singular
looses
Present participle
loosing
Past simple
loosed
Past participle
loosed
Examples
The archer loosed the arrow, hitting the target dead center. 
03

to reduce the tightness of something 

Transitive: to loose a grip or restraint
Examples
He loosed his grip on the steering wheel as he began to relax. 
04

to undo or release something that is tied or secured 

Transitive: to loose a string or knot
Examples
She loosed the knot on the rope with a quick pull. 
loose
01

without restraint 

Grammatical Information
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