unloosen vs loose

loose vs unloosen

unloosen is not an adjective while loose is an adjective.

unloosen and loose both are verbs.

unloosen is not an adverb while loose is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
unloosen	No	No	Yes	No
loose	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

As verbs, unloosen and loose are synonyms defined as:

unloosen and loose: grant freedom to; free from confinement

Other synonyms of unloosen include free, liberate, release, unloose.

unloosen (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

unloosen (verb)	loose (verb)
loosen the ties of	become loose or looser or less tight
grant freedom to; free from confinement	make loose or looser
	turn loose or free from restraint
	grant freedom to; free from confinement

unloosen (adverb)	loose (adverb)
	without restraint

Difference between unloosen and loose

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