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loose (Adjective)

Describes something that is not firmly or tightly fixed in place, or clothing that is not fitting closely to the body. It can also refer to something that is free from confinement or not strict in its application.

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Loose has two 'o's because it has extra space, like a loose pair of pants. Lose has only one 'o' because it lost the oth...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'loose' instead of 'lose'. → I don't want to lose my phone.

Using 'loose' as a verb for 'making less tight'. → I need to loosen my belt.

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