Lose vs Loose

curleesam

Ha ha ... I love SCRABBLE so don't assume I am an English teacher ...

I have noticed time and time again, the word 'loose' used when it should be 'lose' .... 'loose' is an adjective and 'lose' is a verb ...

When I LOSE 10 pounds, my pants will be LOOSE.

Have a great day and hope you pants are getting LOOSER!!!

:drinker:

This also makes the hairs on the back of my neck go up! Whilst it may be an easy mistake to make, I am sure we are taught the difference when we are around 7 years old or something! LOL

aimgirl

Oops, yes, I do know that...my bad. :blushing:

Qarol

Thank you! That's such a peeve of mine. Right up there with your vs you're and there vs their vs they're.

Qarol

Agreed! I'm also bugged by the improper use of your, you're and to, too and two. Oh, and WHY do alot of people spell ridiculous wrong? It's ridiculous, not rediculous.

btw, it's "a lot," not "alot." There's no such word as "alot."

Kirk_D

Ain't got a lot..... ?

dawnw30

Ugh! People are killing me by writing "tamarrow" ! It's tomorrow people...really it is - I swear! Look it up! Use auto correct - something -anything!! LOL!! :laugh: I am so happy I am not the only one out there bothered by this stuff...

Losingitin2011

It drives me crazy to see people unable or unwilling to try to use correct English. I know it's teh interwebz and all, but still.... make an effort!

In Oregon they have started allowing spell check to be used on the state tests.... this about made my head explode. Way to encourage people to LEARN TO SPELL! Wonder what will happen when these kids go to college and are expected to know how to use a dictionary!

dandydalek

Agreed! I'm also bugged by the improper use of your, you're and to, too and two. Oh, and WHY do alot of people spell ridiculous wrong? It's ridiculous, not rediculous.

Ironically, my pet peeve is people using the two words "a" and "lot" as one word. AKA, alot. ^.^

magichatter06

Ha ha ... I love SCRABBLE so don't assume I am an English teacher ...

I have noticed time and time again, the word 'loose' used when it should be 'lose' .... 'loose' is an adjective and 'lose' is a verb ...

When I LOSE 10 pounds, my pants will be LOOSE.

Have a great day and hope you pants are getting LOOSER!!!

:drinker:

Huh...who knew?

Right? :noway:




LOL

AliceLMS

Over there they're their own worst enemies.:bigsmile:

Janeta58

Over there they're their own worst enemies.:bigsmile:

Great sentence!

Pebble321

I agree, so much of the spelling and grammar on online forums is deplorable - but I'd still rather see people communicating, so I just try to ignore it (hard though!)
The only time I get picky is when fellow spelling nerds get together - just like here

Texasgirl I have to pick up on your "random capitilisation" though - I'm sure I read "His name" not "his name" in your post!!

AliceLMS

We two want to go too.

PuddleRat

Ironically, my pet peeve is people using the two words "a" and "lot" as one word. AKA, alot. ^.^

Ah, the alot. An incredible creature. http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html

LisaKyle11

THANK YOU - LOSE weight..... pet peeve!!

Ms_Natalie

Wait...would someone please explain the difference again?

I don't think their going to explain it to you. Your a lost cause.

I think you meant to say "too you"... am I right? Hahaha.

erm....nope! :happy:

curlgirl_03

improper use of there, their, and they're bugs be too