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Word: Loose
Speech Type: Adjective
Middle English loos ‘free from bonds’, from Old Norse lauss, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German los
luːs
not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached
Short Definition:not firmly or tightly fixed
Examples:- a loose tooth
- the lorry's trailer came loose
(of a garment) not fitting tightly or closely
Short Definition:not fitting tightly
Examples:- she slipped into a loose T-shirt
not close, compact, or solid in structure or formation
Short Definition:not close or solid
Examples:- the fabric's loose weave
- loose soil
not strict or exact
Short Definition:not strict or exact
Examples:- a loose interpretation
engaging in casual sexual encounters or relationships
Short Definition:having or involving casual attitude to sexual relationships
Examples:- she ran the risk of being called a loose woman
Word: Loose
Speech Type: Noun
luːs
loose play
Short Definition:loose play
Examples:- he was in powerful form in the loose
Word: Loose
Speech Type: Verb
luːs
set free; release
Short Definition:set free
Examples:- the hounds have been loosed
fire (a bullet, arrow, etc.)
Short Definition:fire bullet etc.
Examples:- he loosed off a shot at the vehicle
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