Loosed: meaning, definitions and examples

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loosed

 

[ luหst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Loosed is the past tense of the verb 'loose', which means to set free or release from restraint. It can also imply that something has been made less tight or more relaxed. When something is loosed, it can refer to physical objects, such as ropes or chains, that have been untied or released. Additionally, it can describe the act of delegating power or authority, thereby allowing greater freedom or flexibility.

Synonyms

disengaged, freed, released, untied

Examples of usage

  • He loosed the rope from the post.
  • The prince loosed the captured knight.
  • She loosed her hair after a long day.

Translations

Translations of the word "loosed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช losgelassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lepas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ luลบny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทฉใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท libre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suelto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rahat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š์Šจํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvolnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uvoฤพnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพๅผ€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sproลกฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ laus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suelto

Word origin

The word 'loosed' comes from the Old English 'losian', meaning 'to lose or release'. Its roots are traced back to Proto-Germanic *laiswan, which also implied a sense of removal or letting go. Over the centuries, 'loose' has evolved in English to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the act of unfastening, relaxing, or ending confinement. In Middle English, the term had various forms, such as 'losen', and was commonly used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. The development of the word reflects the changing dynamics of language and the need for expressions that convey notions of freedom and release. Today, 'loose' retains its original essence while also integrating contemporary uses, emphasizing the fluidity of language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,382, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.