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- [uhn-loos]
- /ʌnˈlus/
- /ʌn.ˈluːs/
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- [uhn-loos]
- /ʌnˈlus/
Definitions of unloose word
- verb with object unloose to loosen or relax (the grasp, hold, fingers, etc.). 1
- verb with object unloose to let loose or set free; free from restraint. 1
- verb with object unloose to undo or untie (a fastening, knot, etc.); unfasten. 1
- verb unloose to set free; release 0
- verb unloose to loosen or relax (a hold, grip, etc) 0
- verb unloose to unfasten or untie 0
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Origin of unloose
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English unloosen; see un-2, loose
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Parts of speech for Unloose
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unloose popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unloose usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unloose
verb unloose
- cast loose — to untie or unfasten; become or set free
- cast out — To cast out something or someone means to get rid of them because you do not like or need them, or do not want to take responsibility for them.
- disbar — to expel from the legal profession or from the bar of a particular court.
- disbarred — to expel from the legal profession or from the bar of a particular court.
- disengage — to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch.
Antonyms for unloose
verb unloose
- allow for — If you allow for certain problems or expenses, you include some extra time or money in your planning so that you can deal with them if they occur.
- beset — If someone or something is beset by problems or fears, they have many problems or fears which affect them severely.
- blockaded — the isolating, closing off, or surrounding of a place, as a port, harbor, or city, by hostile ships or troops to prevent entrance or exit.
- build in — to incorporate or construct as an integral part
- button up — to fasten (a garment) with a button or buttons
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