lose v. loose

thesweatybetty
thesweatybetty Posts: 107 Member
edited October 4 in Chit-Chat
I do not have a degree in English.. but seriously everyone..

Lose = to LOSE something (like weight, car keys, mind)

Loose = untightened or relaxed (like a shoelace or your old jeans)



I LOSE weight, therefore my old jeans are LOOSE.

I may LOSE my shoe, because my shoelaces are LOOSE.
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  • cppeace
    cppeace Posts: 764 Member
    you are correct
  • lijparsons
    lijparsons Posts: 258
    Thank you!!!
  • gail2207
    gail2207 Posts: 133
    Bump
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    Yes...this has been beaten to death numerous times. Don't believe me? Type "lose loose" into the search function.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Yeah. This won't work. Maybe saying it will make you feel better, but this will change nothing. I'm sorry.

    You loose. :flowerforyou:
  • AreneeG31
    AreneeG31 Posts: 256 Member
    LOL! I know how ya feel girl!!
  • 3ball
    3ball Posts: 338
    Their, there, they're.............
  • STACEBAR
    STACEBAR Posts: 21
    haha That makes me nuts too!!
  • karlajohnson123
    karlajohnson123 Posts: 86 Member
    Lose weight = loose skin for me.
  • dosesr4winners20
    dosesr4winners20 Posts: 362
    Yes...this has been beaten to death numerous times. Don't believe me? Type "lose loose" into the search function.

    so ture but so funny every time! :drinker:
  • datguy2011
    datguy2011 Posts: 477 Member
    lose the attitude? or i have a loose attitude?
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused
    Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused Posts: 935 Member
    Your correct! You're post about grammar is dead on, and people should start practicing you your saying!! People tend to use poor grammar on the internet losely and start loosing their ability to properly write in the real world. Thank you for posting this.
  • ╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮
    ╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮ Posts: 198
    glad im not the only one that this drives nuts!
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

    ^^ THIS
  • shesblossoming
    shesblossoming Posts: 426
    Thank you. This is the first time I have seen this post, and it has given me much needed information to continue my journey toward weight loss.
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    My biggest pet peeve!
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    I once "corrected" someone's spelling on here for that, with a smiley and everything, and almost got crucified :noway:
  • logitech
    logitech Posts: 31 Member
    Really? Most people trying to lose weight are already self-conscious enough - now there are being judged on their grammer? Bigger (no pun intended) fish to fry. This website was designed to be a "safe place' free of judgement. Weight loss is not just for the educated.

    Keep perspective.
  • Remarkable1
    Remarkable1 Posts: 21 Member
    http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

    :-)
  • trenley
    trenley Posts: 35 Member
    Thank you! This obviously a big pet peeve for many of us. As a college student, I can't believe the amount of people that can't distinguish between you're/your etc!
  • Froggy1976
    Froggy1976 Posts: 472
    You are fighting a loosing battle....haha!
  • Maria_Goose
    Maria_Goose Posts: 247
    THANK YOU! This drives me crazy!
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    I do not have a degree in English.. but seriously everyone..

    Lose = to LOSE something (like weight, car keys, mind)

    Loose = untightened or relaxed (like a shoelace or your old jeans)



    I LOSE weight, therefore my old jeans are LOOSE.

    I may LOSE my shoe, because my shoelaces are LOOSE.

    Another example would be: "That guy is a jerk! LOSE him!" or "Why are you dating a porn star? Can you feel anything? I would think she'd be too LOOSE."
  • HarlCarl
    HarlCarl Posts: 266 Member
    I except you're (almost used your instead) explanation; everyone is wrong accept me! :laugh:
  • SarahxCheesecake
    SarahxCheesecake Posts: 169 Member
    Ill just say 'yes' because if I say anything else the mods will get me...
  • logitech
    logitech Posts: 31 Member
    Love it!
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Glad we got that straightened out. I don't know why someone hasn't brought it up sooner.
  • Jelleebean
    Jelleebean Posts: 212
    Your correct! You're post about grammar is dead on, and people should start practicing you your saying!! People tend to use poor grammar on the internet losely and start loosing their ability to properly write in the real world. Thank you for posting this.

    :laugh:
  • pnieuw
    pnieuw Posts: 473
    Really? Most people trying to lose weight are already self-conscious enough - now there are being judged on their grammer? Bigger (no pun intended) fish to fry. This website was designed to be a "safe place' free of judgement. Weight loss is not just for the educated.

    Keep perspective.

    Yes, better to leave everyone in their grammatical ignorance.
  • SarahxCheesecake
    SarahxCheesecake Posts: 169 Member
    grammer?
    :laugh:
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