loose
Comparative
looser
Superlative
loosest
1
not confined or under someone or something's control
- The dog was loose in the yard, happily running around.
- When the horses got loose, they ran across the open field.
- The bird accidentally got loose from its cage and flew around the room.
- He felt a sense of freedom when he was finally loose from his obligations.
- The children were let loose in the playground after the class.
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2
(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement
- After losing weight, his pants became loose and he needed a smaller size.
- His pants were too loose after he lost weight.
- His watch strap was too loose, so it kept sliding down his wrist.
- The child's shoes were too loose, so they kept slipping off while running.
- The loose shirt felt comfortable on a hot summer day.
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3
not tightly held in place and can easily move or be removed
- The loose shoelace caused him to trip and fall on the sidewalk.
- She felt a loose button on her coat and quickly sewed it back on before it fell off.
- The ship's crew secured the loose cargo to prevent it from shifting during the storm.
- He tightened the loose screws on the chair to ensure it was stable and safe to sit on.
4
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
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(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
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having a flexible approach that focuses on conveying the general meaning or essence of the original text
- The loose translation helped simplify complex concepts for the general audience.
- His loose translation of the poem aimed to preserve its emotions rather than its exact structure.
- The loose translation helped simplify complex concepts for the general audience.
- The movie was based on a loose translation of the novel, omitting some parts for clarity.
7
having frequent or excessive bowel movements
- Spicy food gave him loose bowels for the rest of the day.
- The illness left her feeling weak with loose stools.
- Drinking too much coffee sometimes results in loose bowel movements.
- Certain medications can cause loose bowels as a side effect.
- The doctor advised a bland diet to help with his loose digestion.
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not officially recognized or controlled
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(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
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lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
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casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
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not carefully arranged in a package
13
having escaped, especially from confinement
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