loose

/luหs/

IPA: /L UW1 S/

noun
  1. 1

    The release of an arrow.

  2. 2

    A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.

  3. 3

    All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).

  4. 4

    Freedom from restraint.

  5. 5

    A letting go; discharge.

verb
  1. 1

    To let loose, to free from restraints.

  2. 2

    To unfasten, to loosen.

  3. 3

    To make less tight, to loosen.

  4. 4

    Of a grip or hold, to let go.

  5. 5

    To shoot (an arrow)

  6. 6

    To set sail.

  7. 7

    To solve; to interpret.

adjective
  1. 1

    Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

    โ€œThis wheelbarrow has a loose wheel.โ€

  2. 2

    Not held or packaged together.

    โ€œ'You can buy apples in a pack, but they are cheaper loose.โ€

  3. 3

    Not under control.

    โ€œThe dog is loose again.โ€

  4. 4

    Not fitting closely

    โ€œ'I wear loose clothes when it is hot.โ€

  5. 5

    Not compact.

    โ€œ'It is difficult walking on loose gravel.โ€

  6. 6

    Relaxed.

    โ€œShe danced with a loose flowing movement.โ€

  7. 7

    Not precise or exact; vague; indeterminate.

    โ€œa loose way of reasoningโ€

  8. 8

    Indiscreet.

    โ€œLoose talk costs lives.โ€

  9. 9

    (somewhat dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.

  10. 10

    Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.

    โ€œHe caught an elbow going after a loose ball.โ€

  11. 11

    Not costive; having lax bowels.

interjection
  1. 1

    Begin shooting; release your arrows

Antonyms

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/loose