Lose vs Loose

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  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    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:

    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
    aimgirl Posts: 50 Member
    Oops, yes, I do know that...my bad. :blushing:
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    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
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    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
    Kirk_D Posts: 85
    Ain't got a lot..... ?
  • dawnw30
    dawnw30 Posts: 270
    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
    Losingitin2011 Posts: 572 Member
    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
    dandydalek Posts: 158 Member
    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
    magichatter06 Posts: 3,593 Member
    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?

    Right? :noway:




    LOL
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Over there they're their own worst enemies.:bigsmile:
  • Janeta58
    Janeta58 Posts: 59 Member
    Over there they're their own worst enemies.:bigsmile:

    Great sentence!
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    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
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    We two want to go too.:wink:
  • PuddleRat
    PuddleRat Posts: 5
    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
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    THANK YOU - LOSE weight..... pet peeve!!
  • Ms_Natalie
    Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
    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
    curlgirl_03 Posts: 49
    improper use of there, their, and they're bugs be too :angry:
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