loose
loose
lu:s
loos
British pronunciation
/luːs/

Definition & Meaning of "loose"in English

01

not confined or under someone or something's control

loose definition and meaning
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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
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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
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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

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

having frequent or excessive bowel movements

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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
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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
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The archer loosed the arrow, hitting the target dead center.
03

to reduce the tightness of something

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

without restraint

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