LOSE vs. LOOSE

Good morning!

I hope you had a pleasant weekend! Today we are going to explain two common words that are often confused because of their similar spelling.

TO LOSE (verb): when you can't locate or find something. You don't have possession of it.

LOOSE (adjective): something that does not fit well because of excess space. The opposite of tight.

Example 1:
Betty: Oh darn! I can't find my glasses!
Shirley: Where did you lose them?
Betty: If I knew that, I'd have them now!

Example 2:
I lost* 10 kg after the holidays and now all of my trousers are loose. 

(*past of TO LOSE)

Example 3:
The wheel on the bicycle is loose. If you have a spanner, I can fix it.

Enjoy the rest of your day!