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loose

/luːs/ adjective, verb · British & US
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What does loose mean?

adjective, verb

Not tight or secure; able to move freely. To release or free from constraint.

Example

"The loose thread on my shirt was annoying me, so I cut it off."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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