loose#1 (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def not tight
def not closely constrained or constricted or constricting
examples loose clothing
the large shoes were very loose
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Also see lax
Derivationally related form loose → looseness
Antonym loose → tight
Similar to baggy, loose-fitting, sloppy; flyaway
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Similar to baggy, loose-fitting, sloppy; flyaway
Antonym tight → loose
Also see lax
Derivationally related form looseness → loose

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