The difference between Free and Loose

When used as nouns, free means ., whereas loose means the release of an arrow.

When used as verbs, free means to make free, whereas loose means to let loose, to free from restraints.

When used as adjectives, free means unconstrained. not imprisoned or enslaved. unconstrained by timidity or distrust generous, whereas loose means not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

Free is also adverb with the meaning: without needing to pay.

Loose is also interjection with the meaning: begin shooting.

check bellow for the other definitions of Free and Loose

  1. Free as an adjective (social):

    Unconstrained. Not imprisoned or enslaved. Unconstrained by timidity or distrust Generous; liberal. Clear of offence or crime; guiltless; innocent. Without obligations. Thrown open, or made accessible, to all; to be enjoyed without limitations; unrestricted; not obstructed, engrossed, or appropriated; open; said of a thing to be possessed or enjoyed. Not arbitrary or despotic; assuring liberty; defending individual rights against encroachment by any person or class; instituted by a free people; said of a government, institutions, etc. With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification. Intended for release, as opposed to a checked version.

    Examples:

    "He was given free rein to do whatever he wanted."

    "synonyms: unconstrained unfettered unhindered"

    "ant constrained restricted"

    "a free man"

    "ant bound enslaved imprisoned"

    "synonyms: unreserved frank communicative"

    "He's very free with his money."

    "'free time"

    "a free school"

    "This is a free country."

    "OpenOffice is [[free software free software]]."

    "synonyms: libre"

    "ant proprietary"

  2. Free as an adjective (by extension, chiefly, advertising slang):

    Obtainable without any payment. complimentary

    Examples:

    "The government provides free health care."

    "synonyms: free of charge gratis"

    "Buy a TV to get a free DVD player!"

  3. Free as an adjective (abstract):

    Unconstrained. Unconstrained by relators. Unconstrained by quantifiers. Unconstrained of identifiers, not bound. That can be used by itself, unattached to another morpheme.

    Examples:

    "the free group on three generators"

    "<math>z</math> is the free variable in <math>\forall x\exists y:xy=z</math>."

    "ant bound"

    "synonyms: unbound"

    "ant bound"

  4. Free as an adjective (physical):

    Unconstrained. Unobstructed, without blockages. Unattached or uncombined. Not currently in use; not taken; unoccupied. Not attached; loose.

    Examples:

    "the drain was free'"

    "synonyms: clear unobstructed"

    "ant blocked obstructed"

    "a free radical"

    "synonyms: loose unfastened Thesaurus:loose"

    "You can sit on this chair; it's free."

    "In this group of mushrooms, the gills are free."

  5. Free as an adjective:

    Without; not containing (what is specified); exempt; clear; liberated.

    Examples:

    "We had a wholesome, filling meal, free of meat.&emsp; I would like to live free from care in the mountains."

    "synonyms: without"

  6. Free as an adjective (dated):

    Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited.

    Examples:

    "a free horse"

  7. Free as an adjective (dated):

    Invested with a particular freedom or franchise; enjoying certain immunities or privileges; admitted to special rights; followed by of.

  8. Free as an adjective (UK, legal, obsolete):

    Certain or honourable; the opposite of base.

    Examples:

    "'free service;&emsp; free socage"

    "rfquotek Burrill"

  9. Free as an adjective (legal):

    Privileged or individual; the opposite of common.

    Examples:

    "a free fishery;&emsp; a free warren"

    "rfquotek Burrill"

  1. Free as an adverb:

    Without needing to pay.

    Examples:

    "I got this bike free."

    "synonyms: for free for nothing"

  2. Free as an adverb (obsolete):

    Freely; willingly.

  1. Free as a verb (transitive):

    To make free; set at liberty; release; rid of that which confines, limits, embarrasses, or oppresses.

  1. Free as a noun (Australian rules football, Gaelic football):

    .

  2. Free as a noun:

    free transfer

  3. Free as a noun (hurling):

    The usual means of restarting play after a foul is committed, where the non-offending team restarts from where the foul was committed.

  1. Loose as a verb (transitive):

    To let loose, to free from restraints.

  2. Loose as a verb (transitive):

    To unfasten, to loosen.

  3. Loose as a verb (transitive):

    To make less tight, to loosen.

  4. Loose as a verb (intransitive):

    Of a grip or hold, to let go.

  5. Loose as a verb (archery):

    to shoot (an arrow)

  6. Loose as a verb (obsolete):

    To set sail.

  7. Loose as a verb (obsolete):

    To solve; to interpret.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Spenser"

  1. Loose as an adjective:

    Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

    Examples:

    "This wheelbarrow has a loose wheel."

  2. Loose as an adjective:

    Not held or packaged together.

    Examples:

    "You can buy apples in a pack, but they are cheaper loose."

  3. Loose as an adjective:

    Not under control.

    Examples:

    "The dog is loose again."

  4. Loose as an adjective:

    Not fitting closely

    Examples:

    "I wear loose clothes when it is hot."

  5. Loose as an adjective:

    Not compact.

    Examples:

    "It is difficult walking on loose gravel."

    "a cloth of loose texture"

  6. Loose as an adjective:

    Relaxed.

    Examples:

    "She danced with a loose flowing movement."

  7. Loose as an adjective:

    Not precise or exact; vague; indeterminate.

    Examples:

    "a loose way of reasoning"

  8. Loose as an adjective:

    Indiscreet.

    Examples:

    "Loose talk costs lives."

  9. Loose as an adjective (dated):

    Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.

  10. Loose as an adjective (not comparable, sports):

    Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.

    Examples:

    "He caught an elbow going after a loose ball."

    "The puck was momentarily loose right in front of the net."

  11. Loose as an adjective (dated):

    Not costive; having lax bowels.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek John Locke"

  1. Loose as a noun (archery):

    The release of an arrow.

  2. Loose as a noun (obsolete):

    A state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.

  3. Loose as a noun (rugby):

    All play other than set pieces (scrums and line-outs).

  4. Loose as a noun:

    Freedom from restraint.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Prior"

  5. Loose as a noun:

    A letting go; discharge.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Ben Jonson"

  1. Loose as a verb:

    Examples:

    "I'm going to loose this game."

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