Loose
adjective
Not firmly attached or held in place.
The door handle is loose
Often appears as...
- have a loose tooth
- play it loose
adjective
Not tight or well fitted.
These pants are too loose on me
Often appears as...
- loose clothing
- loose fit
adjective
Regarded with disapproval because of lack of discipline or moral standards.
People say she has a loose lifestyle
Often appears as...
- loose morals
- loose character
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not exact or accurate.
His presentation was based on loose assumptions
Often appears as...
- loose interpretation
- loose translation
verb
Set free; release.
He loosed the dogs on the intruders
Often appears as...
- loose the dogs
- loose off a shot
adjective
Not firmly attached or held in place.
The door handle is loose
Often appears as...
- have a loose tooth
- play it loose
adjective
Not tight or well fitted.
These pants are too loose on me
Often appears as...
- loose clothing
- loose fit
adjective
Regarded with disapproval because of lack of discipline or moral standards.
People say she has a loose lifestyle
Often appears as...
- loose morals
- loose character
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not exact or accurate.
His presentation was based on loose assumptions
Often appears as...
- loose interpretation
- loose translation
verb
Set free; release.
He loosed the dogs on the intruders
Often appears as...
- loose the dogs
- loose off a shot
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Security
Describes something that might fall off or move if not secured better.
Make sure the wheels on your skateboard aren't loose.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixing Required
Suggests an object needs repair to prevent problems.
Check your bike before riding to ensure nothing is loose.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensation Warning
Relates to a feeling that parts of an object are moving unexpectedly.
The loose railing on the stairs made me nervous.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Security
Describes something that might fall off or move if not secured better.
Make sure the wheels on your skateboard aren't loose.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixing Required
Suggests an object needs repair to prevent problems.
Check your bike before riding to ensure nothing is loose.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensation Warning
Relates to a feeling that parts of an object are moving unexpectedly.
The loose railing on the stairs made me nervous.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Security
Describes something that might fall off or move if not secured better.
Make sure the wheels on your skateboard aren't loose.
Pro Tip 2/3Fixing Required
Suggests an object needs repair to prevent problems.
Check your bike before riding to ensure nothing is loose.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensation Warning
Relates to a feeling that parts of an object are moving unexpectedly.
The loose railing on the stairs made me nervous.
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What will humans look...
You can record, and oh, by the way, they also put a phone into this. So this functions as your hearing aid and also as your phone. And at that point, somebody might actually want to have a prosthetic voluntarily. All of these thousands of loosely connected little pieces are coming together,
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Thoughts on humanity,...
It's very difficult to remember. Which loosely translates into actually saying that all the books of knowledge that you might read and then go ahead and impart your knowledge through innovation, through creativity, through technology, but mankind will never be the wiser about its future
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The science of static...
is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time. Conductors like metals and salt water tend to have loosely bound outer electrons, which can easily flow between molecules.
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Why do we, like,...
such as establishing a loose connection between thoughts, or introducing someone else's words or actions. These markers give people a real-time view into your thought process and help listeners follow, interpret, and predict what you’re trying to say.
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Truckload of Ammo PIPE...
since they're loose there's going to be a good bust this is obviously thousands of rounds we're gonna be here awhile trying to sort it all out but just to give you an idea this tab is around I would say at least three inches deep
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The complicated history...
For some, it's a serious sport. For others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and deeper history than many realize.
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The Greatest Mammal...
they're chasing the reins which feed these grasses if you look at the woodley's they have these really significant incisor rose and loose lips that's to help them rapidly eat that
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Rediscovering ourselves...
a holy rage rise up it will say stand up inside your own skin unmask your unlived life feast on your animal heart and fasten your fist let loose the medicines from your own
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How Are Eggs Made? PIPE...
of albumin all contained and supported by a loose soft bag and unexpectedly it's this bag the membrane not the shell that gives the egg its shape
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"MacGyver"-like Prison...
God and he wanted to change his life finally a month after I'd started I dug enough to get the cinder block loose I pulled it out
Video examples
What will humans look...
You can record, and oh, by the way, they also put a phone into this. So this functions as your hearing aid and also as your phone. And at that point, somebody might actually want to have a prosthetic voluntarily. All of these thousands of loosely connected little pieces are coming together,
Video examples
Thoughts on humanity,...
It's very difficult to remember. Which loosely translates into actually saying that all the books of knowledge that you might read and then go ahead and impart your knowledge through innovation, through creativity, through technology, but mankind will never be the wiser about its future
Video examples
The science of static...
is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time. Conductors like metals and salt water tend to have loosely bound outer electrons, which can easily flow between molecules.
Video examples
Why do we, like,...
such as establishing a loose connection between thoughts, or introducing someone else's words or actions. These markers give people a real-time view into your thought process and help listeners follow, interpret, and predict what you’re trying to say.
Video examples
Truckload of Ammo PIPE...
since they're loose there's going to be a good bust this is obviously thousands of rounds we're gonna be here awhile trying to sort it all out but just to give you an idea this tab is around I would say at least three inches deep
Video examples
The complicated history...
For some, it's a serious sport. For others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and deeper history than many realize.
Video examples
The Greatest Mammal...
they're chasing the reins which feed these grasses if you look at the woodley's they have these really significant incisor rose and loose lips that's to help them rapidly eat that
Video examples
Rediscovering ourselves...
a holy rage rise up it will say stand up inside your own skin unmask your unlived life feast on your animal heart and fasten your fist let loose the medicines from your own
Video examples
How Are Eggs Made? PIPE...
of albumin all contained and supported by a loose soft bag and unexpectedly it's this bag the membrane not the shell that gives the egg its shape
Video examples
"MacGyver"-like Prison...
God and he wanted to change his life finally a month after I'd started I dug enough to get the cinder block loose I pulled it out
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Fred Couples
American Athlete
I could go away five or six weeks in a row and never touch a club. I would just look at them and say, 'I just don't want to; it's not that important.' And it wasn't that important. Golf - I don't want to answer loosely - I pay a lot of attention to it, but I don't ever really think about it.
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T. S. Eliot
American Poet
Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion; it is not the expression of personality, but an escape from personality. But, of course, only those who have personality and emotions know what it means to want to escape from these things.
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Katori Hall
American Playwright
Most of the time, when I'm writing, I'm writing for myself. I'm thinking, 'What will my character say at this time? What will come out of her mouth?' I create individuals so real to me, I sometimes start talking to them. Then I let them loose on the page.
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Lloyd Blankfein
American Businessman
There's not a sport or activity in life where you have a really hard grip, you actually do better. Whether it's baseball or golf or kicking a ball, the looser you are, the further the thing goes... If you're tight, you're not necessarily better.
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Larry Bird
American Coach
Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take it as well as dish it out. That's the only way you're going to get respect from the players.
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Trevor Noah
South African Comedian
I don't know how to let loose when I'm dancing to the music and the people that made the music are watching me. I've never felt so much pressure in my life.
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Judy Blume
American Author
I'm really quite bad at coming up with plot ideas. I like to create characters and just see what will happen to them when I let them loose!
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Taylor Lautner
American Actor
What's really important to me is somebody who can totally let loose and pretty much be themselves and have fun.
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Justin Chatwin
Canadian Actor
I trust you: That's huge. That's truth. That's real love. Everyone uses 'I love you' so loosely.
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Francis Spufford
English Author
Anyone can be self-educated if they find the loose end of something to care about passionately.
Quote examples
Fred Couples
American Athlete
I could go away five or six weeks in a row and never touch a club. I would just look at them and say, 'I just don't want to; it's not that important.' And it wasn't that important. Golf - I don't want to answer loosely - I pay a lot of attention to it, but I don't ever really think about it.
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T. S. Eliot
American Poet
Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion; it is not the expression of personality, but an escape from personality. But, of course, only those who have personality and emotions know what it means to want to escape from these things.
Quote examples
Katori Hall
American Playwright
Most of the time, when I'm writing, I'm writing for myself. I'm thinking, 'What will my character say at this time? What will come out of her mouth?' I create individuals so real to me, I sometimes start talking to them. Then I let them loose on the page.
Quote examples
Lloyd Blankfein
American Businessman
There's not a sport or activity in life where you have a really hard grip, you actually do better. Whether it's baseball or golf or kicking a ball, the looser you are, the further the thing goes... If you're tight, you're not necessarily better.
Quote examples
Larry Bird
American Coach
Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take it as well as dish it out. That's the only way you're going to get respect from the players.
Quote examples
Trevor Noah
South African Comedian
I don't know how to let loose when I'm dancing to the music and the people that made the music are watching me. I've never felt so much pressure in my life.
Quote examples
Judy Blume
American Author
I'm really quite bad at coming up with plot ideas. I like to create characters and just see what will happen to them when I let them loose!
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Taylor Lautner
American Actor
What's really important to me is somebody who can totally let loose and pretty much be themselves and have fun.
Quote examples
Justin Chatwin
Canadian Actor
I trust you: That's huge. That's truth. That's real love. Everyone uses 'I love you' so loosely.
Quote examples
Francis Spufford
English Author
Anyone can be self-educated if they find the loose end of something to care about passionately.
Example 1 of 10
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