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Loosened - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Loosened means to make something less tight or firm, such as a knot, screw, or restriction. It can also describe becoming more relaxed or less strict in attitude or control.

loosened

/ˈluːsənd/ /ˈluːsənd/

Definition:

Made less tight or strict; freed from restraint or constraint.

Synonyms:

relaxed, slackened, unfastened, eased, untied

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

tightened, secured, fastened

Common Collocations:

loosened grip, loosened restrictions, loosened soil, loosened tie, loosened screws

Derivatives:

looseness, loosening, loosen

Usage Tips:

Use "loosened" to describe something made less tight or strict; often paired with objects or rules (e.g., "loosened the knot").

Common Phrases:

loosened up, loosened the reins, loosened one's grip

Etymology:

Derived from Old English *lōsian* ("to lose"), related to *lēas* ("loose").

Examples:

  • 1. She loosened her shoelaces before taking off her shoes.
  • 2. The government loosened travel restrictions last month.
  • 3. He carefully loosened the jar lid for his grandmother.
  • 4. The rope had loosened after days of heavy wind.
  • 5. Her grip on the past slowly loosened over time.

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