English · Word Candidate

loose

/luːs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: looses · loosing · loosed · looser

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To let loose, to free from restraints.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thả lỏng, giải phóng khỏi sự hạn chế

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Verb

Examples

Ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her; loose them, and bring them unto me.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To unfasten, to loosen.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tháo ra, làm lỏng

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không cố định chặt hoặc chắc chắn

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Adjective

Examples

This wheelbarrow has a loose wheel.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Not held or packaged together.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không được giữ hoặc đóng gói cùng nhau

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Adjective

Examples

You can buy apples in a pack, but they are cheaper loose.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “loose” mean?

To let loose, to free from restraints.

Is “loose” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.