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loose Browse the words alphabetically around "loose" See entries that contain "loose" | | | | | Syllables: | | loose | | | Parts of speech: | | adjective , adverb , transitive verb , intransitive verb | | |  | Part of Speech | | adjective |
 | Pronunciation | | lus |
| | Inflected Forms | | looser, loosest |
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Definition | 1. | not restrained or confined; free. |
| | Synonyms | | free (1) , unshackled {unshackle} , unbound {unbind (2)} , unrestrained , unfettered {unfetter (2)} |
| | Crossref. Syn. | | wanton , lax |
| | Similar Words | | unleashed {unleash} , unlatched {unlatch (vt)} , unlocked {unlock (vt)} , uninhibited , untied {untie (vt)} , wild , unbounded , at liberty {liberty (PHR)} |
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Definition | 2. | not joined together; unbound; unfastened. |
| | Synonyms | | unfastened {unfasten (vt)} , free (8) , unattached (1) , unbound {unbind (1)} |
| | Similar Words | | unsteady , detached , unshackled {unshackle} , unhooked {unhook (vt)} , floating , unfettered {unfetter} , rickety , unclasped {unclasp (vt)} , disconnected , insecure , untied {untie (vt)} |
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Definition | 3. | not restraining or confining. |
| | Example | | loose clothes. |
| | Synonyms | | unrestrictive {restrictive (1)} |
| | Similar Words | | slack1 , sagging {sag (vi)} , floppy , droopy , baggy , limp2 |
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Definition | 4. | without discipline or care, esp. in regard to speech or behavior. |
| | Synonyms | | lax (1) |
| | Crossref. Syn. | | free , wanton |
| | Similar Words | | general , slipshod , gross , sloppy , offhand , vague , lenient , unexacting {exacting} , imprecise , slack1 , careless , flabby , casual , remiss , inaccurate , negligent , easy , broad , inexact |
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Definition | 5. | ethically or morally careless. |
| | Synonyms | | unprincipled , lax (1) |
| | Crossref. Syn. | | fast |
| | Similar Words | | libertine , unbridled , immoral , corrupt , unscrupulous , licentious , free , abandoned , indecent , degenerate , dissipated , wanton , dissolute , wild , peccant , impure , sinful , unchaste , unregenerate |
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Definition | 6. | not dense in construction, as a piece of cloth. |
| | Example | | a loose weave. |
| | Similar Words | | open , relaxed {relax (vt)} , permeable |
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Definition | 7. | sexually promiscuous, esp. used of women. |
| | Synonyms | | promiscuous (1) |
| | Crossref. Syn. | | wanton |
| | Similar Words | | libertine , libidinous , rakish1 , licentious , lubricious , fast1 , rakehell , indecent , prurient , wanton , dissolute , whorish , lascivious , impure , profligate , unchaste , lecherous , debauched {debauch (vt)} |
| | | | | | Related Words | | low-key , permissive , fugitive , soft , vagabond , commodious , runaway |
| | | | | Part of Speech | | adverb |
| | Inflected Forms | | looser, loosest |
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Definition | 1. | in a loose manner (often used in combination). |
| | Example | | loose-fitting clothes. |
| | Similar Words | | free , roughly {rough (adj)} |
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Definition | 2. | to a condition of freedom from constraint. |
| | Example | | Turn the dogs loose. |
| | Similar Words | | free |
| | | | | | Related Words | | slack |
| | | | | Part of Speech | | transitive verb |
| | Inflected Forms | | loosed, loosing, looses |
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Definition | 1. | to release from constraint or obligation; let loose. |
| | Synonyms | | unfetter (2) , release (1) , unloose (1) , unbind (2) , free (1,3) |
| | Crossref. Syn. | | extricate |
| | Similar Words | | unshackle , untie , liberate , disengage , manumit , extricate , emancipate |
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Definition | 2. | to unfasten. |
| | Synonyms | | untie (2) , unloose (2) , loosen (1) , undo (1) , unfasten , release (2) , free (2) |
| | Similar Words | | untether {tether} , unlace , unbuckle , unsnap , unstick , unclasp , unshackle , unfix , unstrap , unpin , unscrew , unbutton , unfetter , unhook |
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Definition | 3. | to make less formal or strict. |
| | Synonyms | | loosen (3) , ease (2) , relax (2) |
| | Similar Words | | tone down {tone (PHR)} , soften |
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Definition | 4. | to ease, slacken, or relax. |
| | Synonyms | | ease (2) , slacken (1) , relax (1) , loosen (2) |
| | Similar Words | | unloose , free |
| | | | | | Related Words | | rescue , turn , absolve |
| | | | | Part of Speech | | intransitive verb |
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Definition | 1. | to shoot or let loose a missile, arrow, rock, or the like. |
| | Synonyms | | discharge (2) , shoot (1) , fire (3) |
| | Similar Words | | throw , hurl |
| | | | | | Derived Forms | | loosely, adv. ; looseness, n. |
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