Loose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /luːs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Loose is a verb meaning (transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
Meaning
(transitive) To let loose, to free from restraints.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To unfasten, to loosen.
- (transitive) To make less tight, to loosen.
- (intransitive) Of a grip or hold, to let go.
- (archery) To shoot (an arrow).
- Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.
- (obsolete) To set sail.
- (obsolete) To solve; to interpret.
Example Sentences
The dog is loose again.
This wheelbarrow has a loose wheel.
he had red her riddle, which no wight Could ever loose
You can buy apples in a pack, but they are cheaper loose.
Word Forms
- looses
- loosing
- loosed
- looser
- loosest
Synonyms for loose
Depending on context, synonyms include free, release, loosen, unbind, undo, unfasten.
Antonyms for loose
Common opposites include bind, constrain, fasten, tie, tighten, fast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unleash, release, unloose, loosen, liberate, escaped.
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