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Misplace vs Loose - What's the difference?

misplace | loose |


In transitive terms the difference between misplace and loose

is that misplace is to put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay while loose is to make less tight, to loosen.

As an adjective loose is

not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As a noun loose is

the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose is

begin shooting; release your arrows.

Loose vs Extricate - What's the difference?

loose | extricate | Related terms |

Loose is a related term of extricate.


In lang=en terms the difference between loose and extricate

is that loose is of a grip or hold, to let go while extricate is to free, disengage, loosen, or untangle.

As verbs the difference between loose and extricate

is that loose is to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be while extricate is to free, disengage, loosen, or untangle.

As an adjective loose

is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As a noun loose

is (archery) the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose

is (archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Loose vs Disembarrass - What's the difference?

loose | disembarrass | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between loose and disembarrass

is that loose is to make less tight, to loosen while disembarrass is to get (someone) out of an embarrassing situation; to free from embarrassment.

As an adjective loose

is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As a noun loose

is the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose

is begin shooting; release your arrows.

Inconstant vs Loose - What's the difference?

inconstant | loose | Related terms |

Inconstant is a related term of loose.


As adjectives the difference between inconstant and loose

is that inconstant is not constant; wavering while loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As a verb loose is

to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be .

As a noun loose is

(archery) the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose is

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Uncurbed vs Loose - What's the difference?

uncurbed | loose | Related terms |

Uncurbed is a related term of loose.


As adjectives the difference between uncurbed and loose

is that uncurbed is unlimited; unrestricted while loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As a verb loose is

to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be .

As a noun loose is

(archery) the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose is

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Unsettled vs Loose - What's the difference?

unsettled | loose | Related terms |

Unsettled is a related term of loose.


As adjectives the difference between unsettled and loose

is that unsettled is disturbed, upset while loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As verbs the difference between unsettled and loose

is that unsettled is (unsettle) while loose is to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be .

As a noun loose is

(archery) the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose is

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Loose vs Wean - What's the difference?

loose | wean | Related terms |

Loose is a related term of wean.


In lang=en terms the difference between loose and wean

is that loose is of a grip or hold, to let go while wean is to cease to depend.

As verbs the difference between loose and wean

is that loose is to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be while wean is to cease giving milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.

As nouns the difference between loose and wean

is that loose is (archery) the release of an arrow while wean is (scotland) a small child.

As an adjective loose

is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As an interjection loose

is (archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Loose vs Equivocal - What's the difference?

loose | equivocal | Related terms |

Loose is a related term of equivocal.


As adjectives the difference between loose and equivocal

is that loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly while equivocal is having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation; ambiguous; uncertain.

As nouns the difference between loose and equivocal

is that loose is (archery) the release of an arrow while equivocal is a word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.

As a verb loose

is to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be .

As an interjection loose

is (archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Loose vs Disengage - What's the difference?

loose | disengage | Related terms |

Loose is a related term of disengage.


As verbs the difference between loose and disengage

is that loose is to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be while disengage is (ambitransitive) to release or loosen from something that binds, holds, entangles, or interlocks; unfasten; detach; disentangle; free.

As nouns the difference between loose and disengage

is that loose is (archery) the release of an arrow while disengage is (fencing) a circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry.

As an adjective loose

is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As an interjection loose

is (archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

Slight vs Loose - What's the difference?

slight | loose | Related terms |

Slight is a related term of loose.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between slight and loose

is that slight is (obsolete) foolish; silly; weak in intellect while loose is (obsolete) a state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.

As adjectives the difference between slight and loose

is that slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe while loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As verbs the difference between slight and loose

is that slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of while loose is to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be .

As nouns the difference between slight and loose

is that slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy while loose is (archery) the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose is

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

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