loose vs on the loose

on the loose vs loose

loose and on the loose both are adjectives.

loose is a verb but on the loose is not a verb.

loose is an adverb but on the loose is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
on the loose	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, loose and on the loose are synonyms defined as:

loose and on the loose: having escaped, especially from confinement

Other synonyms of loose include at large, escaped.

loose (adjective)	on the loose (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting	having escaped, especially from confinement
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)	on the loose (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)	on the loose (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and on the loose

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