Loose /luːs/

The meaning and definition of Loose, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The release of an arrow.
A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.

verb

To let loose, to free from restraints.
To unfasten, to loosen.

adjective

Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.
“This wheelbarrow has a loose wheel.”
Not held or packaged together.
“'You can buy apples in a pack, but they are cheaper loose.”

Synonyms fire shoot free release loosen relax

Antonyms fast bind constrain tighten fasten tie

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