loose ends

loose end

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /lus end/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /lus end/

Definitions of loose ends words

noun loose ends a part or piece left hanging, unattached, or unused: Remind me to tack down that loose end on the stairway carpet. 1
noun loose ends an unsettled detail, as of a business matter: The arrangements have been made, except for a few loose ends. 1
idioms loose ends at loose ends, in an uncertain or unsettled situation or position: Ever since leaving the company, he's been at loose ends. Also, at a loose end. 1
noun loose ends final, relatively minor matters still to be taken care of 0

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Origin of loose ends

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50

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Parts of speech for Loose ends

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Loose ends

loose ends popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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