loose vs looseness

looseness vs loose

loose is not a noun while looseness is a noun.

loose is an adjective but looseness is not an adjective.

loose is a verb but looseness is not a verb.

loose is an adverb but looseness is not an adverb.

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

loose (noun)	looseness (noun)
	dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
	movement or space for movement
	a lack of strict accuracy; laxity of practice
	freedom from restraint
	the quality of movability by virtue of being free from attachment or other restraints
	frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor

loose (adjective)	looseness (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)	looseness (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)	looseness (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and looseness

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