loose vs prize

loose is not a noun while prize is a noun.

loose and prize both are adjectives.

loose and prize both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but prize is not an adverb.

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

loose (noun)	prize (noun)
	something given as a token of victory
	something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
	goods or money obtained illegally

loose (adjective)	prize (adjective)
not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting	of superior grade
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)	prize (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight	regard highly; think much of
make loose or looser	to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
turn loose or free from restraint	hold dear
grant freedom to; free from confinement

loose (adverb)	prize (adverb)
without restraint

Difference between loose and prize

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