loose

//luːs//
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Adjective

looseCanonical form
looserComparative
loosestSuperlative
1

Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached.

The screw is loose and needs to be tightened.

2

Not fitting tightly or closely; having space between the object and what contains or covers it.

These pants are too loose for me.

3

Not held or tied together; not packaged or contained.

She bought some loose vegetables at the market.

4

Not strict, exact, or precise; relaxed or vague.

The plan is just a loose outline at this stage.

5

(of a person or their behavior) Promiscuous or morally unrestrained.

He was criticized for his loose morals and behavior.

Verb

1

To set free; release from restraint or constraint.

They loosed the dogs to chase the intruders.

2

To unfasten or untie something.

He loosed the rope that was tied around the box.

3

To fire or discharge (a weapon or projectile).

The archer loosed an arrow at the target.

Noun

1

The state of freedom or liberty; release from constraint.

The prisoner was finally set loose after ten years.

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