English Synonym Finder

loose

Definitions

Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be moved.

Not fitting closely or tightly, as with clothing.

Not held together or contained within a structure or container.

Examples

The screw on the cabinet door has become loose over time.

She prefers to wear loose clothing when she goes for a run.

Be careful not to let the dog loose in the park without a leash.

Synonyms

slack baggy relaxed unfastened free untied lax

Antonyms

tight taut fastened secure restricted firm compact