loose vs modify

modify vs loose

loose is an adjective but modify is not an adjective.

loose and modify both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but modify is not an adverb.

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

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

loose: make loose or looser
modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of loose include alter, change.

loose (adjective)	modify (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)	modify (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight	make less severe or harsh or extreme
make loose or looser	add a modifier to a constituent
turn loose or free from restraint	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
grant freedom to; free from confinement

loose (adverb)	modify (adverb)
without restraint

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