This means something is not held tightly. It can fall, move, or come off easily. For example, a loose button is not fixed tightly on a shirt.
The knot is loose and can come undone.
She wore loose clothes on a hot day.
This meaning describes being not strict or careful. It can talk about rules, behavior, or control. For example, a loose rule is not strongly followed.
The teacher is loose about homework deadlines.
He has a loose attitude towards rules.
This use means something is not fixed well and can come off or move. For example, a loose tooth in the mouth can move or fall out easily.
The loose stone fell from the wall.
He found a loose tooth and laughed.
This meaning describes something or someone that is free to move around without control or limits. For example, an animal running loose is not tied or held.
The dog is running loose in the park.
Keep the horses loose in the field.
This use focuses on something that is not tight or stiff but rather slack or flexible in shape or structure. For example, loose rope can bend or move easily.
The rope is loose and easy to move.
The loose wires hang from the wall.
As a verb, 'loose' means to let something go or to set it free from being held or tied. For example, to loose arrows means to shoot them.
She will loose the bird from the cage.
They loosed the dogs in the field.
This verb form means to let fly or shoot a weapon like an arrow or bullet. It is often used in sports or battle contexts.
The soldier loosed an arrow at the target.
He loosed a shot from his bow.
This is a figurative use describing a person with weak or bad moral control. It often refers to inappropriate or careless social behavior.
The character was known for loose morals.
She lived a loose and wild life.
