[luːs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached
(e.g: a loose tooth)

- (of a garment) not fitting tightly or closely
(e.g: she slipped into a loose T-shirt)

- not close, compact, or solid in structure or formation
(e.g: the fabric's loose weave)

- not strict or exact
(e.g: a loose interpretation)

- engaging in casual sexual encounters or relationships
(e.g: she ran the risk of being called a loose woman)


Phrases:
- hang loose
- on the loose

Origin:
Middle English loos ‘free from bonds’, from Old Norse lauss, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German los

[luːs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- loose play
(e.g: he was in powerful form in the loose)


Phrases:
- hang loose
- on the loose

Origin:
Middle English loos ‘free from bonds’, from Old Norse lauss, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German los

[luːs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- set free; release
(e.g: the hounds have been loosed)

- fire (a bullet, arrow, etc.)
(e.g: he loosed off a shot at the vehicle)


Phrases:
- hang loose
- on the loose

Origin:
Middle English loos ‘free from bonds’, from Old Norse lauss, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German los