Loose vs. Lose :)

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AddA2UDE
AddA2UDE Posts: 382
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You "LOSE" weight

Your pants are "LOOSE"
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LOSE /luz/ Show Spelled [looz] Show IPA verb, lost, los·ing.
verb (used with object)
1. to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
2. to fail inadvertently to retain (something) in such a way that it cannot be immediately recovered: I just lost a dime under this sofa.
3. to suffer the deprivation of: to lose one's job; to lose one's life.
4. to be bereaved of by death: to lose a sister.
5. to fail to keep, preserve, or maintain: to lose one's balance; to lose one's figure.
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LOOSE    /lus/ Show Spelled [loos] Show IPA adjective, loos·er, loos·est, adverb, verb loosed, loos·ing.
adjective
1. free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
2. free from anything that binds or restrains; unfettered: loose cats prowling around in alleyways at night.
3. uncombined, as a chemical element.
4. not bound together: to wear one's hair loose.
5. not put up in a package or other container: loose mushrooms.

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  • mindy14456
    mindy14456 Posts: 552 Member
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    Seriously, this is funny!!
  • Tonyajangel
    Tonyajangel Posts: 106
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    lol
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
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    I'd like to loose some weight so my pants can feel lose again :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    :drinker:
  • indycello
    indycello Posts: 147 Member
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    ((huggle)) Thank you! From the other grammar *kitten*!

    Also...

    Advice vs. Advise

    I need someone to GIVE me advice. Good and welcomed advice is great!

    Will you advise me on the subject? You are my student adviser.


    ADVICE
    ad·vice
       [ad-vahys] Show IPA
    noun
    1.
    an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.: I shall act on your advice.
    2.
    a communication, especially from a distance, containing information: Advice from abroad informs us that the government has fallen. Recent diplomatic advices have been ominous.
    3.
    an official notification, especially one pertaining to a business agreement: an overdue advice.
    ADVISE
    ad·visedad·vis·ing
    Definition of ADVISE
    transitive verb
    1
    a : to give (someone) a recommendation about what should be done : to give advice to <advise her to try a drier climate> b : caution, warn <advise them of the consequences> c : recommend <advise prudence>
    2
    : to give information or notice to : inform <advise them of their rights>
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
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    sFun_DeadHorse-1.gif

    OMG its been almost 1 whole week since someone last posted this,maybe this time everyone will start spelling it right
  • shelli1982
    shelli1982 Posts: 133
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    This is easily my favorite post of the day!! Thank you!!!
  • Alibobba
    Alibobba Posts: 31
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    Thank you thank you thank you! There are so many (there vs. they're vs. their, your vs. you're, its vs. it's, etc.), but once I get started, I won't be able to stop.
  • Charice
    Charice Posts: 188 Member
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    Thank you! Also...then vs. than anyone?

    It's a blessing and a curse...but it's nice to know I am not alone. :happy:
  • Genem30
    Genem30 Posts: 431 Member
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    I like to let loose the dogs of war.

    I need to get some dogs.

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