Definitions
There are 24 meanings of the word
Loose.
How to pronounce loose:
Def 1 US
Loose - as an adjective
Not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
Example: "Loose gravel"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
Example: "Loose clothing"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Loose - as an adverb
Loose - as an adjective satellite
(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
Example: "A loose ball"
Not officially recognized or controlled
Example: "An informal agreement"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Not literal
Example: "A loose interpretation of what she had been told"
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(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
Example: "An open texture"
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Not carefully arranged in a package
Example: "A box of loose nails"
Having escaped, especially from confinement
Example: "A convict still at large"
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Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
Example: "Her easy virtue"
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Loose - as a verb
Grant freedom to; free from confinement
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Turn loose or free from restraint
Example: "Let loose mines"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Make loose or looser
Example: "Loosen the tension on a rope"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Loose - as a noun
The release of an arrow.
A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.
All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).
Freedom from restraint.
A letting go; discharge.
Loose - as an interjection
Begin shooting; release your arrows
Example Sentences
"The screws in the cabinet were loose and needed tightening."
"The dog managed to escape through the loose gate."
"He tied a loose knot in the rope, making it easy to untie later."
"The shirt felt too loose around the waist."
"The car's steering wheel was loose and wobbly."
Word Game Points
Is LOOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, loose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LOOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is LOOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, loose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLOOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is LOOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, loose is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLOOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
