at large vs loose

loose vs at large

at large and loose both are adjectives.

at large is not a verb while loose is a verb.

at large and loose both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
at large	No	Yes	No	Yes
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, at large and loose are synonyms defined as:

at large and loose: having escaped, especially from confinement

Other synonyms of at large include escaped, on the loose.

at large (adjective)	loose (adjective)
having escaped, especially from confinement	not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
	not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
	not affixed
	(of textures) full of small openings or gaps
	not literal
	lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
	not tense or taut
	casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
	emptying easily or excessively
	(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player
	not officially recognized or controlled
	not carefully arranged in a package
	having escaped, especially from confinement

at large (verb)	loose (verb)
	become loose or looser or less tight
	make loose or looser
	turn loose or free from restraint
	grant freedom to; free from confinement

at large (adverb)	loose (adverb)
in a general fashion	without restraint

Difference between at large and loose

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