loose
Definition
- adj. not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
- adj. (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
- adj. not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
- adj. not tense or taut
Word forms
- Past tense
- loosed
- Present participle
- loosing
- Past participle
- loosed
- Third person singular
- looses
Example sentences
n.
The company decided to give loose to their employees by allowing flexible working hours.
a.
She wore a loose dress that was comfortable for the summer heat.
vt.
The hunter decided to loose the arrow at the target.
vi.
The metal will tend to loose after being heated.
adv.
The children played loosely in the park, enjoying their freedom.