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loosenot firmly or tightly fixed in place; able to move freely

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not firmly or tightly fixed in place; able to move freely

Pronunciation (IPA): /luːs/

Korean meaning: 느슨한, 헐거운

Korean pronunciation: **루**스

Example Sentences

  • The loose screw in my glasses made me look like a confused owl.
  • Her loose interpretation of 'be there at 7' means anywhere between 7:30 and 8:15.
  • The loose tooth finally fell out during my job interview.

loose

ADJECTIVE

//luːs//

not firmly or tightly fixed in place; able to move freely

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/luːs/
🇬🇧 UK/luːs/

🌳Etymology

Rootloose

Origin

고대 노르드어 'lauss'에서 유래되었으며, '자유로운, 풀린'이라는 뜻을 가지고 있었습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 어근에서 나온 말로, 속박에서 벗어난 상태를 표현했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

goosemoosejuiceusenoose
goose
moose
juice
use
noose

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The loose screw in my glasses made me look like a confused owl.

😄 Fun example

Her loose interpretation of 'be there at 7' means anywhere between 7:30 and 8:15.

😄 Fun example

The loose tooth finally fell out during my job interview.

Make sure the rope isn't too loose before climbing.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

slackrelaxedbaggyunfastenedfree

Antonyms

tightfirmsecure

Related

loosenlooselylooseness