low vs let loose

let loose vs low

low is a noun but let loose is not a noun.

low is an adjective but let loose is not an adjective.

low and let loose both are verbs.

low is an adverb but let loose is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
low	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
let loose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, let loose is a hypernym of low; that is, let loose is a word with a broader meaning than low:

low: make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
let loose: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

Other hypernyms of low include emit, let out, utter.

low (noun)	let loose (noun)
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
a low level or position or degree
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

low (adjective)	let loose (adjective)
being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency
of the most contemptible kind
filled with melancholy and despondency
subdued or brought low in condition or status
low or inferior in station or quality
no longer sufficient
very low in volume
unrefined in character

low (verb)	let loose (verb)
make a low noise, characteristic of bovines	express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
	turn loose or free from restraint

low (adverb)	let loose (adverb)
in a low position; near the ground

Difference between low and let loose

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