Crossword answer · 5 letters
Loose definition and meaning
loos · adjective; verb
LOOSE
What does Loose mean?
Loose means not tightly fastened, confined, or fitted. As a verb, it can mean release or let fly.
What does LOOSE mean in a crossword?
LOOSE answers the reviewed clue “Opposite of tight.” Opposite asks for an antonym with the same part of speech.
Why is LOOSE useful to learn?
A loose button is insecurely attached; loose clothing is not close-fitting. Both differ from saying that an item has been lost.
Common clue patterns
- Not securely fastened
- Free from confinement
- Release, as an arrow
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
LOOSE has two O's and commonly ends with an S sound. LOSE has one O and a Z sound; confusing them changes both meaning and spelling.