Is Loose an Adjective?

Loose is most commonly used as an adjective meaning not tight or free or released from fastening, attachment, or restraint, as in a loose screw or Let him loose!

What part of speech is loose?

pronunciation: lus parts of speech: adjective, adverb, verb features: Word Builder. part of speech: adjective.

Is the word lose an adjective?

Get It Right! Don't confuse lose (a verb) and loose (an adjective).

James H. Sterling

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