WordCmp.com

on the loose vs loose

loose vs on the loose

on the loose and loose both are adjectives.

on the loose is not a verb while loose is a verb.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
on the loose No Yes No No
loose No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, on the loose and loose are synonyms defined as:
  • on the loose and loose: having escaped, especially from confinement
Other synonyms of on the loose include at large, escaped.
on the loose (adjective) loose (adjective)
having escaped, especially from confinement 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
on the loose (verb) loose (verb)
become loose or looser or less tight
make loose or looser
turn loose or free from restraint
grant freedom to; free from confinement
on the loose (adverb) loose (adverb)
without restraint
Difference between on the loose and loose

Words related to "on the loose"

Words related to "loose"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.