loose vs let go

let go vs loose

loose is an adjective but let go is not an adjective.

loose and let go both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but let go is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
let go	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, let go is a hypernym of loose; that is, let go is a word with a broader meaning than loose:

loose: turn loose or free from restraint
let go: release, as from one's grip

Other hypernyms of loose include let go of, release, relinquish.

loose (adjective)	let go (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)	let go (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight	release, as from one's grip
make loose or looser	be relaxed
turn loose or free from restraint
grant freedom to; free from confinement

loose (adverb)	let go (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and let go

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