loose [ˈluːs]

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¹ loose adjective

• not tightly fastened, attached, or held
• not pulled or stretched tight
• not fitting close to your body : not tight

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² loose adverb

• in a way that does not fit close to your body

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³ loose verb

• to release or untie (an animal or person) —often used figuratively
• to make (something) less tight : loosen
• to shoot or fire (something, such as an arrow or a bullet)

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⁴ loose noun