I hate to be the spelling police...

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Marig0ld
Marig0ld Posts: 671 Member
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...but for the last time it's LOSE weight, not LOOSE!!! Loose is an adjective, not a verb. Loose is the word that describes what your clothes should be after you LOSE! Lol!

I let a lot of things slide but I am getting really sick of seeing that! I know not everyone cares about spelling and grammar, but that is bugging me a lot. That is all, carry on. :-)
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  • Mom2rh
    Mom2rh Posts: 612 Member
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    This won't be the last time...
  • moushtie
    moushtie Posts: 371 Member
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    Loose can also be a verb, but not a common one... and not one most people would use on MFP!

    Loose as in loosing an arrow - not a common usage. ( It means the point at which you "fire")
  • cnsmith2
    cnsmith2 Posts: 539 Member
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    This won't be the last time...
    Maybe it will be the last time today?

    Perhaps the last time this hour? That's probably more likely lol
  • thurberj
    thurberj Posts: 528 Member
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    Hey spelling police....loose is not a noun, it is an adjective. if you are going to be obnoxious and correct people, then make sure you are correct. Where did you go to school. A noun is a person, place or thing......an adjective describes a noun....loose shirt. Shirt is a noun and loose is the adjective. get it?????
  • kathywoo10
    kathywoo10 Posts: 139 Member
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    Hey spelling police....loose is not a noun, it is an adjective. if you are going to be obnoxious and correct people, then make sure you are correct. Where did you go to school. A noun is a person, place or thing......an adjective describes a noun....loose shirt. Shirt is a noun and loose is the adjective. get it?????

    lolololololol :laugh:
  • twinmama1987
    twinmama1987 Posts: 566 Member
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    OMG, it drives me INSANE!
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
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    Hey spelling police....loose is not a noun, it is an adjective. if you are going to be obnoxious and correct people, then make sure you are correct. Where did you go to school. A noun is a person, place or thing......an adjective describes a noun....loose shirt. Shirt is a noun and loose is the adjective. get it?????

    Loose can also be a verb. Loose the dogs!
  • goatruns
    goatruns Posts: 61
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    This won't be the last time...
    Maybe it will be the last time today?

    Perhaps the last time this hour? That's probably more likely lol

    I was thinking maybe these people should use the Search function. Oh, the ironing!

    Edited to add: Never start anything with 'I hate to" or "I don't mean to be offensive but," if you are gonna *****, you need to OWN it. Balls out.
  • spaztastic13
    spaztastic13 Posts: 229
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    Why does it bother you? Not everyone is perfect!!
  • leynak
    leynak Posts: 963 Member
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    Yeah, I have seen multiple posts like this one. It never helps.:indifferent:

    I've just learned to ignore the wrong spelling & concentrate on what the person is trying to get across.
  • SetecAstronomy
    SetecAstronomy Posts: 470 Member
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    I was thinking maybe these people should use the Search function. Oh, the ironing!
    No wonder I've been feeling flat...
  • xsargex
    xsargex Posts: 768
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    wow, seriously, who gives an F. Its sunday, go outside and do something.
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
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    And all this emotion while there are starving children in Africa......for some people English is their second language - and for others like myself - we just suck at spelling......:-)
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
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    I'm with you. The lose/loose error makes me roll my eyes.
  • brandenocs
    brandenocs Posts: 146 Member
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    It annoys me as well but then I just laugh and wonder how people managed to graduate elementary school. I swear text speak is killing the English language.
  • SetecAstronomy
    SetecAstronomy Posts: 470 Member
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    I wouldn't say she was "loose"...I think the term these days is "user-friendly".
    --Emo Phillips
  • thurberj
    thurberj Posts: 528 Member
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    So do I, but I dislike people that correct others with incorrect information......
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
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    I wouldn't say she was "loose"...I think the term these days is "user-friendly".
    --Emo Phillips

    Bahahahahaha!
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
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    Here's the mnemonic device to help those remember the difference. Loose rhymes with goose. If the word you're wanting to use sounds like the word that rhymes with goose, then add 2 o's. It helps my students. But in all fairness, our English language leaves a lot to be desired with its rhyme and reason.
  • goatruns
    goatruns Posts: 61
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    Great, now I have the "A noun is a person, place or thiiiiiing..." song stuck in my head. Which will then lead into 'Conjunction Junction, what's your function?" followed by "I'm just a Bill.."

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