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lose vs loose
Lose is a verb: to stop having something, or not win (lose your keys, lose a game). Loose is an adjective: not tight or not fixed (a loose shirt).
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| loseverb/luːz/ | Meaning to no longer have something because you cannot find it or it is taken away | Goes with lose weight | Example Be careful not to lose your passport at the airport. |
| looseadjective/luːs/ | Meaning Not tight; not firmly fixed or held in place. | Goes with loose clothes | Example He lost weight, so his pants are loose around the waist now. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
This screw is , so the shelf moves when you touch it.