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loose

adjective
/luːs/

Meaning

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

Example Sentences

The screw is loose and needs tightening.

Example Expressions

cut loose

Synonyms

slack, free, unfastened, detached

Antonyms

tight, secure

Collocations

loose clothing, loose ends, loose screw

Related Vocabularies

connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
understood or implied without being stated
Emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining brightly.
Just coming into existence and beginning to develop.
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

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