loose vs informal

informal vs loose

loose and informal both are adjectives.

loose is a verb but informal is not a verb.

loose is an adverb but informal is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, loose and informal are synonyms defined as:

loose and informal: not officially recognized or controlled

loose (adjective)	informal (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting	not formal
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement	used of spoken and written language
not affixed	having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps	not officially recognized or controlled
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)	informal (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)	informal (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and informal

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