loose vs let loose

let loose vs loose

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

loose and let loose both are verbs.

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

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

As verbs, loose and let loose are synonyms defined as:

loose and let loose: turn loose or free from restraint

Other synonyms of loose include unleash.

loose (adjective)	let loose (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 loose (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight	express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
make loose or looser	turn loose or free from restraint
turn loose or free from restraint
grant freedom to; free from confinement

loose (adverb)	let loose (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and let loose

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