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/luːs/

Definition & Meaning of "loose"

01

not confined or under someone or something's control

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The dog was loose in the yard, happily running around.
When the horses got loose, they ran across the open field.
02

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

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After losing weight, his pants became loose and he needed a smaller size.
His pants were too loose after he lost weight.
03

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

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The loose shoelace caused him to trip and fall on the sidewalk.
She felt a loose button on her coat and quickly sewed it back on before it fell off.
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.
His loose translation of the poem aimed to preserve its emotions rather than its exact structure.
07

having frequent or excessive bowel movements

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Spicy food gave him loose bowels for the rest of the day.
The illness left her feeling weak with loose stools.
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
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The caretaker decided to loose the bird from its cage to allow it to fly.
After completing the sentence, the judge agreed to loose the rehabilitated prisoner.
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.
The hunter loosed his spear at the charging animal.
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.
The climber loosed the straps of his backpack for more comfort.
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.
The sailor loosed the sails to catch the wind.
loose
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without restraint

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