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loosened

Loosened (adj) means Made less tight or firm than before. Example: “The loosened bolt eventually fell out completely.”

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Made less tight or firm than before.
"The loosened bolt eventually fell out completely."

How to use loosened

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In plain EnglishDescribes something that has been made less tight.

Word forms

more loosened comparative, most loosened superlative

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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.

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