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loose vs change

change vs loose

loose is not a noun while change is a noun.

loose is an adjective but change is not an adjective.

loose and change both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but change is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loose No Yes Yes Yes
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of loose; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than loose:
  • loose: make loose or looser
  • change: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of loose include alter, modify.
loose (noun) change (noun)
the action of changing something
a different or fresh set of clothes
a thing that is different
a difference that is usually pleasant
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
loose (adjective) change (adjective)
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
loose (verb) change (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
make loose or looser cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
turn loose or free from restraint become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
grant freedom to; free from confinement change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
loose (adverb) change (adverb)
without restraint
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