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pry vs loose

loose vs pry

pry is a noun but loose is not a noun.

pry is not an adjective while loose is an adjective.

pry and loose both are verbs.

pry is not an adverb while loose is an adverb.

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