LOOSE

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, verb, noun, interj.)

Did you mean?

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes

Also try..

Definitions

There are 24 meanings of the word Loose.

How to pronounce loose:

Def 1 US

Loose - as an adjective

Not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

Example: "Loose gravel"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting

Example: "Loose clothing"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Not affixed

Example: "The stamp came loose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Loose - as an adverb

Without restraint

Example: "Cows in india are running loose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Loose - as an adjective satellite

(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player

Example: "A loose ball"

Not officially recognized or controlled

Example: "An informal agreement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Not literal

Example: "A loose interpretation of what she had been told"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Emptying easily or excessively

Example: "Loose bowels"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Not tense or taut

Example: "The old man's skin hung loose and grey"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

(of textures) full of small openings or gaps

Example: "An open texture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

Example: "Idle talk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Not carefully arranged in a package

Example: "A box of loose nails"

Having escaped, especially from confinement

Example: "A convict still at large"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

Example: "Her easy virtue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Loose - as a verb

Grant freedom to; free from confinement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)

Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Turn loose or free from restraint

Example: "Let loose mines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Make loose or looser

Example: "Loosen the tension on a rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)

Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become loose or looser or less tight

Example: "The noose loosened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Loose - as a noun

The release of an arrow.

A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.

All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).

Freedom from restraint.

A letting go; discharge.

Loose - as an interjection

Begin shooting; release your arrows

Example Sentences

"The screws in the cabinet were loose and needed tightening."

"The dog managed to escape through the loose gate."

"He tied a loose knot in the rope, making it easy to untie later."

"The shirt felt too loose around the waist."

"The car's steering wheel was loose and wobbly."

Word Game Points

Is LOOSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, loose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is LOOSE a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, loose is valid for Words With Friends

Valid Word
LOOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is LOOSE a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, loose is valid for WordFeud

Valid Word
LOOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

What can I make with these letters?

What can I make if I add more letters?

Word Variations & Relations

Anagrams of LOOSE

Starts L Starts LO Starts LOO Starts LOOS

Ends E Ends SE Ends OSE Ends OOSE

Starts L & ends E Starts LO & ends E Starts L & ends SE

Words containing LOOSE Containing L,O,O,S,E

A-Z Proximities

loopyloorloordloordsloos Loose loose-fittingloose-jointedloose-jowledlooseboxlooseboxes

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

Words