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loose vs unloose

unloose vs loose

loose is an adjective but unloose is not an adjective.

loose and unloose both are verbs.

loose is an adverb but unloose is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loose No Yes Yes Yes
unloose No No Yes No
As verbs, loose and unloose are synonyms defined as:
  • loose and unloose: grant freedom to; free from confinement
Other synonyms of loose include free, liberate, release, unloosen.
loose (adjective) unloose (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) unloose (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight loosen the ties of
make loose or looser grant freedom to; free from confinement
turn loose or free from restraint
grant freedom to; free from confinement
loose (adverb) unloose (adverb)
without restraint
Difference between loose and unloose

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