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at large vs on the loose

on the loose vs at large

at large and on the loose both are adjectives.

at large is an adverb but on the loose is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
at large No Yes No Yes
on the loose No Yes No No
As adjectives, at large and on the loose are synonyms defined as:
  • at large and on the loose: having escaped, especially from confinement
Other synonyms of at large include escaped, loose.
at large (adjective) on the loose (adjective)
having escaped, especially from confinement having escaped, especially from confinement
at large (adverb) on the loose (adverb)
in a general fashion
Difference between at large and on the loose

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