English

loose

luːs
Meaning: not fitting tightly; not firmly fixed
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

She wore a loose shirt because it was hot.
She wore a loose shirt because it was hot.
I used a screwdriver to tighten the loose screw on the chair.
I used a screwdriver to tighten the loose screw on the chair.
Loose cables on the floor are a serious hazard for visitors.
Loose cables on the floor are a serious danger for visitors.
I used a screwdriver to tighten the loose screw.
I used a screwdriver to tighten the loose screw.
The shoelace on her sneaker is loose again.
The shoelace on her sneaker is loose again.

Usage Notes

Can describe clothing that isn't tight, or something that isn't held in place securely (like a loose tooth).

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