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VICTORIA

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Loose and lose

« on: June 14, 2008, 07:32:50 PM »

what is the best way to use loose and lose can you explain it to me with some examples . thanks


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luke

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Re: Loose and lose

« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2008, 05:13:37 PM »

The difference is clear when you remember that;

Loose: is a description of how tight something is, or isn't.
That rope is loose = it's not tight

Lose = is what happens when you forgot where you put something.
Did you lose your wallet? = asks if you know where your wallet is

Most people confuse them when trying to use the second meaning. Just remember that loose is something completely different.


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