Word
looser
Phoneticsloos·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫusɝ/
UK/lˈuːzɐ/
Definition
adj. having more space between things, or being less tight. You use this to describe clothes that are not pulled tight against your body.
adj. having more space between parts or elements; less tight or restrictive. The comparative form of 'loose'.
Examples
“I need to buy some looser clothes for the summer.”
“The tailor suggested a looser fit for the jacket to ensure it would not restrict his movement during the hike.”
“The architect designed the building with looser structural constraints to allow for natural light and ventilation, creating a more open and inviting interior space.”
Examples
simple
“I need to buy some looser clothes for the summer.”
contextual
“The tailor suggested a looser fit for the jacket to ensure it would not restrict his movement during the hike.”
complex
“The architect designed the building with looser structural constraints to allow for natural light and ventilation, creating a more open and inviting interior space.”
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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