loose vs loose-fitting

loose-fitting vs loose

loose and loose-fitting both are adjectives.

loose is a verb but loose-fitting is not a verb.

loose is an adverb but loose-fitting is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
loose-fitting	No	Yes	No	No

loose (adjective)	loose-fitting (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting	not fitting closely; hanging loosely
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)	loose-fitting (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)	loose-fitting (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and loose-fitting

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