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idle vs loose

loose vs idle

idle is a noun but loose is not a noun.

idle and loose both are adjectives.

idle and loose both are verbs.

idle is not an adverb while loose is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idle Yes Yes Yes No
loose No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, idle and loose are synonyms defined as:
  • idle and loose: lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
idle (noun) loose (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
idle (adjective) loose (adjective)
not in action or at work not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
silly or trivial not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
not in active use not affixed
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
not having a job not literal
not yielding a return lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
without a basis in reason or fact 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
idle (verb) loose (verb)
run disconnected or idle become loose or looser or less tight
be idle; exist in a changeless situation make loose or looser
turn loose or free from restraint
grant freedom to; free from confinement
idle (adverb) loose (adverb)
without restraint
Difference between idle and loose

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