Loose and lose are two completely distinct words, with different meanings and pronunciations. Below is a quick reference table outlining the differences between lose and loose:
- Lose is a verb, while loose is almost always an adjective. They're often confused because of their similar spelling. When to use lose. Lose can only be used as a verb. It describes when you 'come to be without something' (e.g., to lose a sock in the laundry) or 'to suffer defeat or fail to win' (e.g., to lose a soccer game).
- Definition of loose1 adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to.
However.Alexander had to go with his home state of Georgia and the Confederacy or he would be considered the worst kind of coward bu his friends and family. McPherson was saddened but understood. He knew the meaning of honor and duty and was a fine officer who would go on to lose his life in the battle for Atlanta in 1864. To be continued. Go Back to Top Definition of loose loose - adj. Not bound or fastened or gathered together; not compact or dense in structure or arrangement; (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player; not restrained or confined or attached; freely producing mucus; not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting; not carefully arranged in a package; not fixed firmly.
| Lose | Loose | |
| pronunciation | rhymes with booze | rhymes with goose |
| verb | ✓ | ✓ |
| verb forms | lose; losing; lost | loose; loosing; loosed |
| main verb meaning | to be unable to find or keep something | to release something |
| adjective | ✗ | ✓ |
| adjective forms | - | looser; loosest |
| Noun* | ✗ | ✓ |
*Note: the Oxford English Dictionary does have entries for ‘lose' as a noun (one meaning ‘an instance of losing', the other ‘praise; renown'), but neither is listed in our dictionaries of current English.
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My Colitis Story:
Hi fellow UC'ers,
I have a very important question to ask you. Is it common to experience hard then soft stools during a bowel movement?Or with each progressive bowel movement?
I was diagnosed earlier this year with U.C. via colonoscopy. I was put on prednisone and lialda. I've tapered off the prednisone but am taking 2400mg mesalamine (lialda) / day. For 2 weeks I thought I was in the clear. I was going 2-4 times a day with solid bowel movements.
Recently, however, I've noticed two things. (1) My BM in the morning is usually fine: solid poop. As the day goes on, it just gets looser and looser. By the end of the day, its almost completely watery! (2) Even during a BM, the stools are normal at first and but then quickly turn loose and watery. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS IS HAPPENING.
I should also mention that I poop less and less with each bowel movement.
The reason I am concerned is that this was one of the reasons why I went to the doctor 4 months ago in the first place.
I searched online and it seems that it is a somewhat common symptom to those with IBS, but I haven't found anything with IBD!!
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I will definitely be asking my doctor about this next time I see him.
'What are you MOST concerned about?'
whether if I can get the life I had back. At the moment, the urgency is my greatest nemesis; this really impacts the quality of life. I can't go anywhere without finding out where the bathroom is ahead of time. And when I do need to go, I have a 2 minute window, literally. 2 pair poker rules. I hope this can go away with time.
Where I'd like to be in a year:
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22 year old college student diagnosed with UC in January 2012. I am happy to have such a great group of friends and an understanding family; they have been so supportive and helpful. Thank you.
