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loose
/luːs/
[/luːs/]
not tight; not fixed firmly
Beginneradjective
Definition
Loose means not tight, not fixed firmly, or able to move freely.
Example
The button on my shirt is loose.
The button on my shirt is loose.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'lauss' meaning free or untied.
How & Where It’s Used
Common adjective; the opposite of 'tight'.