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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
loosens, loosening, loosened |
| definition 1: |
to undo or release.
He loosened the latch on the cage.- synonyms:
- loose, release, undo, unfasten
- antonyms:
- fasten
- similar words:
- free, separate, untie
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| definition 2: |
to make loose; relax.
She loosened her hold on the dog when it stopped barking.- synonyms:
- relax
- antonyms:
- tighten
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| derivation: |
loosener (n.) |
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