Word LOOSE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

loose

🇺🇸 [luːs]

Meanings

Not firmly or tightly fixed in place, allowing for movement or freedom. Loose objects or items may lack restraint, and the term is often used to describe clothing, connections, or other unsecured items.

Examples

• The screws were loose on the chair.
• He wears loose clothing for comfort.
• The dog got loose and ran outside.

Synonyms

free • unsecured • slack

Antonyms

tight • secure • firm