compact vs loose

loose vs compact

compact is a noun but loose is not a noun.

compact and loose both are adjectives.

compact and loose both are verbs.

compact is not an adverb while loose is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

compact (noun)	loose (noun)
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
a small and economical car
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

compact (adjective)	loose (adjective)
closely and firmly united or packed together	not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
briefly giving the gist of something	not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
having a short and solid form or stature	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

compact (verb)	loose (verb)
squeeze or press together	become loose or looser or less tight
compress into a wad	make loose or looser
make more compact by or as if by pressing	turn loose or free from restraint
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily	grant freedom to; free from confinement

compact (adverb)	loose (adverb)
	without restraint

Difference between compact and loose

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