‘Lose’ or ‘Loose’ — Which do I use?
‘Lose’ and ‘loose’ are words that are mistakenly used in place of each other even though they have different meanings, spellings, and pronunciations. Read on to understand how they differ.
LOSE:
This word is used as a verb to mean different things. It can be used to refer to being deprived of something. ‘Lose’ can be used with this meaning in different contexts.
I thought I would lose my promotion after I had twins. (‘fail to gain’)
He has lost faith in the government. (‘to stop feeling’)
She lost her pet in an accident. (‘deprived of someone through their death’)
Some believe that fasting does not help you lose weight. (‘decrease in’)
‘Lose’ is also used to talk about misplacing or being unable to find something.
Don’t lose the key! I don’t have a spare.
Additionally, this word is used to describe failing to win something.
She hates losing an argument with her husband.
LOOSE:
This word is used as an adjective and a verb. As an adjective it can be used to refer to something that is not tightly held in place.
The child’s front tooth was loose.
There were a few loose sheets of paper on the table.
‘Loose’ is also used to refer to something that is not fitted closely to the body.
It is best to wear loose clothes when doing yoga.
This word is additionally used to describe something that is inaccurate or not exact.
I can only give you a loose translation of the article.
As a verb, ‘loose’ is used to refer to releasing something or setting something free.
She sets the dogs loose at night.
The video below summarizes the differences between these two words.
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