nounπShareThe release of an arrow."The archer practiced the loose of his arrow, aiming for the target. "weaponsportmilitaryactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment."The teacher's loose grading policy allowed students a lot of freedom in choosing their projects. "attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAll play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs)."The rugby team practiced their loose play for hours, focusing on passing and running the ball. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFreedom from restraint."The prisoner's release granted him the loose from his cell. "mindattitudeemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA letting go; discharge."The loose of the tension in the room was palpable after the surprise party. "actioneventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo let loose, to free from restraints."The teacher loosened the leash, allowing the dog to run freely in the park. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unfasten, to loosen."Before the game, the coach loosened the players' shoelaces. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make less tight, to loosen."To prepare for the race, the athlete loosened his shoelaces. "actionconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a grip or hold, to let go."The child loosed his grip on the swing, and it went flying. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot (an arrow)"The archer practiced looseing his arrows at the archery range. "weaponmilitarysportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set sail."The ship captain decided to loose the sails and set off for the new island. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo solve; to interpret."The teacher tried to loose the confusing math problem for the students. "languagecommunicationwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot fixed in place tightly or firmly."This wheelbarrow has a loose wheel."conditionqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot held or packaged together."The papers in my backpack were loose, so they fell out. "itemmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot under control."The dog is loose again."attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot fitting closely"My shoes are loose; they keep slipping off my feet. "appearancewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot compact."The soil in the flowerbed was loose, making it easy to plant the seeds. "materialconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelaxed."She danced with a loose flowing movement."attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot precise or exact; vague; indeterminate."a loose way of reasoning"qualityattitudelanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIndiscreet."Loose talk costs lives."characterpersonattitudemoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(somewhat dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste."Her loose morals were evident in her frequent dating of married men. "moralcharactersocietyvalueattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot being in the possession of any competing team during a game."He caught an elbow going after a loose ball."sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot costive; having lax bowels."After eating a large meal, Sarah felt loose and needed to use the restroom. "medicinephysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareBegin shooting; release your arrows"Loose! Let's shoot hoops now. "militaryactionweapongameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading