loose
not tight / unfastened / free / to release
adjTransitive Verb
pl: looserpast: loosedpp: looseding: loosingcomp: loosersup: loosest
This word carries a strong sense of instability or a lack of tension. It describes a physical state where something is detached from its intended anchor or boundary, often implying a need for correction or a state of liberation. It is frequently used in contexts of clothing or mechanical failure.
In a social or moral context, it suggests a lack of discipline or a disregard for strict rules. While not always negative, it implies a relaxed or haphazard quality that contrasts with the precision and rigidity of something tight or secure.
Meanings
Examples
These pants are loose.
Phrasal Verbs
loose on
to release something or someone upon a target or area
The army decided to loose its cavalry on the enemy flank.