adj
loosened
Loosened (adj) means Made less tight or firm than before. Example: “The loosened bolt eventually fell out completely.”
adj
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Made less tight or firm than before.
"The loosened bolt eventually fell out completely."
How to use loosened
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has been made less tight.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more loosened
- Superlative
- most loosened
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The _____ bolt eventually fell out completely.
Synonyms
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unsnarled
disentangled
Rhymes for loosened
opened
saddened
awakened
unopened
hardened
darkened
softened
sickened
weakened
burdened
flattened
sweetened
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Frequently asked questions
What does “loosened” mean?
The word “loosened” means made less tight or firm than before. In plain terms, describes something that has been made less tight.
How do you use “loosened” in a sentence?
Here is “loosened” used in a sentence: “The loosened bolt eventually fell out completely.”
What part of speech is “loosened”?
“Loosened” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of loosened?
"loosened" (adj) means made less tight or firm than before.
