noun
loosening
Loosening (noun) means the process of making something less tight or strict. Example: “The loosening of trade restrictions boosted exports.”
noun
1
The process of making something less tight or strict.
"The loosening of trade restrictions boosted exports."
How to use loosening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of becoming less tight or strict.
Common pairings
a loosening of restrictions
gradual loosening
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Word forms
- Plural
- loosenings
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The _____ of trade restrictions boosted exports.
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Rhymes for loosening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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Frequently asked questions
What does “loosening” mean?
The word “loosening” means the process of making something less tight or strict. In plain terms, the act or process of becoming less tight or strict.
How do you use “loosening” in a sentence?
Here is “loosening” used in a sentence: “The loosening of trade restrictions boosted exports.”
What part of speech is “loosening”?
“Loosening” is a noun.
What is the meaning of loosening?
"loosening" (noun) means the process of making something less tight or strict.
