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loose
adjective
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Definition of loose:

loose (adjective):
not tight, fastened, fixed, or tense
not rigidly fastened or securely attached
(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player.

Synonyms for loose:

unbounddetachedmovablereleasedfloatingslackunattachedrelaxedinsecureundone
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Antonyms for loose:

resolutesecureobduraterobustunbendingharnessedstressedtoughrigidtight
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