English · Adjectives
looser
/ˈluːsər/
[/ˈluːsər/]
comparative of loose
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'loose'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more loose than the other.
Example
This shirt is looser than that one.
This shirt is looser than that one.
Etymology
From 'loose' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.