Loose and Open

Loose

Loose adjective - (of textures) full of small openings or gaps.
Usage example: a loose weave

Open is a synonym for loose. In some cases you can use "Open" instead the word "Loose" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely

Open

Open adjective - (of textures) full of small openings or gaps.
Usage example: an open texture

Loose is a synonym for open in unfastened topic. Sometimes you can use "Loose" instead the word "Open" as an adjective or a verb, if it concerns topics such as gappy.

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Aiura Nonuniform Uniform: Kanaka wears a bowtie instead of a necktie; Ayuko wears a yellow jumper instead of the vest; Saki wears her necktie loose, her vest open, and her shirt untucked.
    Source: Manga / Aiura
  • Sealed Evil in a Can: Iblis, who Neferiti accidentally sets loose while trying to open the Book of Gates.
  • Indominus breaks open the aviary, letting hundreds of Pteranodons and other flying reptiles loose.
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