Lose vs Loose

Options
Janeta58
Janeta58 Posts: 59 Member
in Chit-Chat
Ha ha ... I love SCRABBLE so don't assume I am an English teacher ... :smile:

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:
«13

Replies

  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    Options
    Ha ha ... I love SCRABBLE so don't assume I am an English teacher ... :smile:

    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?
  • Losingitin2011
    Losingitin2011 Posts: 572 Member
    Options
    Heheheh or

    "Sally, who is loose, hopes to lose 10 lbs!"

    :laugh:
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,428 Member
    Options
    Loose behavior can make you a loser!:wink:
  • Last_15
    Last_15 Posts: 129
    Options
    MAJOR pet peeve of mine ~ actually makes me mad when people use Loose in place of Lose!:grumble: :grumble: :grumble:
  • aimgirl
    aimgirl Posts: 50 Member
    Options
    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.
  • icerose137
    icerose137 Posts: 318 Member
    Options
    Being a writer myself I find it so difficult not to snark at people who use it wrong. But I'm being good.
  • SueGeer
    SueGeer Posts: 1,169 Member
    Options
    MAJOR pet peeve of mine ~ actually makes me mad when people use Loose in place of Lose!:grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

    Same here!!!
  • Clonekuh
    Clonekuh Posts: 92 Member
    Options
    Ha ha ... I love SCRABBLE so don't assume I am an English teacher ... :smile:

    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:

    Yes! This has been driving me crazy! I thought I was the only person who noticed.
  • mariumosman
    mariumosman Posts: 37
    Options
    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.

    Me too!! Drives me crazy!!
  • JesaGrace
    JesaGrace Posts: 799 Member
    Options
    MAJOR pet peeve of mine ~ actually makes me mad when people use Loose in place of Lose!:grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

    I'm the same way...I'm a grammar and spelling fanatic....I have to stop myself from correcting people....
  • suzksell
    suzksell Posts: 48 Member
    Options
    As an English teacher, I thank you. Now, can you please fix "there," "their," and "they're" in the world with me? :tongue:
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    Options
    Wait...would someone please explain the difference again?
  • kaitimae
    kaitimae Posts: 727 Member
    Options
    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.

    You know that "alot" is not a word, right? Hahaha.
  • cnance
    cnance Posts: 92 Member
    Options
    Wait...would someone please explain the difference again?
    I don't think their going to explain it to you. Your a lost cause.
  • kaitimae
    kaitimae Posts: 727 Member
    Options
    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.

    You know that "alot" is not a word, right? Hahaha.

    Is it okay to quote myself? I am going to anyway, I don't care. All I can think of is this:

    http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html

    Enjoy!
  • kaitimae
    kaitimae Posts: 727 Member
    Options
    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. =)
  • mikeyml
    mikeyml Posts: 568 Member
    Options
    Wait...would someone please explain the difference again?
    I don't think their going to explain it to you. Your a lost cause.

    Was that on purpose? :tongue:
  • cnance
    cnance Posts: 92 Member
    Options
    Wait...would someone please explain the difference again?
    I don't think their going to explain it to you. Your a lost cause.

    Was that on purpose? :tongue:
    Did I loose you? There all slowly dieing inside just reading my sentences. You're welcome.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    Options
    Oh - THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Every time I see "I want to loose weight" - I cringe, stomp my feet and maybe even cry a little bit. It's near the top of my grammar pet peeve list.
  • xtinalovexo
    xtinalovexo Posts: 1,376 Member
    Options
    YES! SOOOOO RIGHT! I IZ SMART, YOUR FUNNY.

Categories