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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

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