loose

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

loose

past (v2)

loosed

past participle (v3)

loosed

present participle

loosing

3rd person singular

looses

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Comparative

looser

Superlative

loosest

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To unfasten, to loosen.

2. 2.To make less tight, to loosen.

3. 3.Of a grip or hold, to let go.

4. 4.To let loose, to free from restraints.

   • Ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her; loose them, and bring them unto me.

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

   • This wheelbarrow has a loose wheel.

2. 2.Not held or packaged together.

   • You can buy apples in a pack, but they are cheaper loose.

3. 3.Not under control.

   • Now I stand / Loose of my vow; but who knows Cato's thoughts?
   • The very idea of a machine set loose to slaughter is chilling.
   • The dog is loose again.

4. 4.Not fitting closely.

   • I wear loose clothes when it is hot.

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