loose vs compact

compact vs loose

loose is not a noun while compact is a noun.

loose and compact both are adjectives.

loose and compact both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but compact is not an adverb.

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

loose (noun)	compact (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

loose (adjective)	compact (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting	closely and firmly united or packed together
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement	briefly giving the gist of something
not affixed	having a short and solid form or stature
(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)	compact (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight	squeeze or press together
make loose or looser	compress into a wad
turn loose or free from restraint	make more compact by or as if by pressing
grant freedom to; free from confinement	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

loose (adverb)	compact (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and compact

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