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remit vs loose

loose vs remit

remit is a noun but loose is not a noun.

remit is not an adjective while loose is an adjective.

remit and loose both are verbs.

remit is not an adverb while loose is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remit Yes No Yes No
loose No Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, loose is a hypernym of remit; that is, loose is a word with a broader meaning than remit:
  • remit: make slack as by lessening tension or firmness
  • loose: make loose or looser
Other hypernyms of remit include loosen.
remit (noun) loose (noun)
(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
remit (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
remit (verb) loose (verb)
make slack as by lessening tension or firmness become loose or looser or less tight
diminish or abate make loose or looser
release from (claims, debts, or taxes) turn loose or free from restraint
refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision grant freedom to; free from confinement
forgive
send (money) in payment
hold back to a later time
remit (adverb) loose (adverb)
without restraint
Difference between remit and loose

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