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on the loose vs at large

at large vs on the loose

on the loose and at large both are adjectives.

on the loose is not an adverb while at large is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
on the loose No Yes No No
at large No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, on the loose and at large are synonyms defined as:
  • on the loose and at large: having escaped, especially from confinement
Other synonyms of on the loose include escaped, loose.
on the loose (adjective) at large (adjective)
having escaped, especially from confinement having escaped, especially from confinement
on the loose (adverb) at large (adverb)
in a general fashion
Difference between on the loose and at large

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