lose and loose
These two words are often confused in written English. They
have very different meanings.
lose: is a present tense verb. The simple
past and past participle forms are both lost.
Lose has two meanings:
To no longer possess something because you do not know where
it is.
'Try not to lose this key, it's the only
one we have.'
Not to win or draw (tie) in a game or sport. To be beaten.
'I always lose when I play tennis against
my sister. She's too good.'
Loose: is an adjective which means
the opposite of tight. Something which does not fit properly isloose.
'His shirt is too loose because he is so thin.'
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