loose vs at large

at large vs loose

loose and at large both are adjectives.

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

loose and at large both are adverbs.

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

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

loose and at large: having escaped, especially from confinement

Other synonyms of loose include escaped, on the loose.

loose (adjective)	at large (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting	having escaped, especially from confinement
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

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

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

Difference between loose and at large

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