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loose vs pry

pry vs loose

loose is not a noun while pry is a noun.

loose is an adjective but pry is not an adjective.

loose and pry both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but pry is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loose No Yes Yes Yes
pry Yes No Yes No
loose (noun) pry (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
loose (adjective) pry (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) pry (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight be nosey
make loose or looser to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
turn loose or free from restraint make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
grant freedom to; free from confinement search or inquire in a meddlesome way
loose (adverb) pry (adverb)
without restraint
Difference between loose and pry

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