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loosen

/ˈluːsən/
loos · en ˈluːs · ən
English Definition
v. to make something less tight
中文释义
松开
Significado en Español
aflojar
한국어 뜻
풀다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nới lỏng
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Example Sentence

Loosen the screws before removing the panel.

拆下面板前先把螺丝松开。

Synonyms
unfasten slacken release
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “loosen”:

  1. A tighten
  2. B unfasten
  3. C secure
  4. D fasten
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B — unfasten. “loosen” means v. to make something less tight

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He stopped to ______ his very tight shoelaces after the long run.

  1. A tighten
  2. B fasten
  3. C loosen
  4. D secure
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C — loosen. “loosen” means v. to make something less tight

Common questions about “loosen”

What does “loosen” mean?

loosen — v. to make something less tight. In Chinese: 松开.

How do you pronounce “loosen”?

loosen is pronounced /ˈluːsən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: loos · en.

How do you use “loosen” in a sentence?

Loosen the screws before removing the panel. (拆下面板前先把螺丝松开。)

What are synonyms for “loosen”?

unfasten, slacken, release — all close in meaning to loosen (v. to make something less tight).

Is “loosen” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. loosen appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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