English · Adjectives
loose
/luːs/
[/luːs/]
not tight or firm
Beginneradjective
Definition
Not firmly fixed in place, or not fitting closely.
Example
One of the buttons is loose.
One of the buttons is loose.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'lauss' (free, loose, vacant).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes clothing, screws, and teeth; often confused with the verb 'lose'.