Loose and Tight

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Loose

Loose adjective - Not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched.
Usage example: secure your neckerchief with a loose knot
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Tight is an antonym for loose in topics: slack, indefinite, promiscuous, not tight.
Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely

Tight

Tight adjective - Firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge.
Usage example: a jar with a tight lid
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Loose is an antonym for tight in topics: close, difficult, stingy, intoxicated, sealed.
Nearby Words: tighten, tightness, tightly
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  • Mildly Military When the man was found out and observed that "From a military standpoint, things are pretty loose around here," BJ shot back, "From a human standpoint, they're pretty tight."
    Source: Mildly Military
  • Manga / Uwakoi Secret Keeper: Kaori Even if I am loose down there, my mouth is sealed tight!
    Source: Manga / Uwakoi
  • Rico. Okay, so he's not evil, but he is a loose cannon who needs to be kept under tight control.
    Source: Draco In Leather Pants / Western Animation
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