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loose vs open

open vs loose

loose is not a noun while open is a noun.

loose and open both are adjectives.

loose and open both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but open is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loose No Yes Yes Yes
open Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, loose and open are synonyms defined as:
  • loose and open: (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
loose (noun) open (noun)
information that has become public
a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
where the air is unconfined
loose (adjective) open (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting ready or willing to receive favorably
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
not affixed affording free passage or access
(of textures) full of small openings or gaps (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
not literal open and observable; not secret or hidden
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility used of mouth or eyes
not tense or taut ready for business
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior not having been filled
emptying easily or excessively (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness
not officially recognized or controlled not requiring union membership
not carefully arranged in a package open to or in view of all
having escaped, especially from confinement possibly accepting or permitting
without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition
having no protecting cover or enclosure
affording free passage or view
with no protection or shield
accessible to all
not sealed or having been unsealed
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
not defended or capable of being defended
loose (verb) open (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight make available
make loose or looser become available
turn loose or free from restraint make the opening move
grant freedom to; free from confinement cause to open or to become open
become open
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer
afford access to
start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
have an opening or passage or outlet
loose (adverb) open (adverb)
without restraint
Difference between loose and open

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