become loose

Frequency: 7.216.0 per million words

To change from a firm to a less firm state.

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Examples (10)

  • The screw in the chair began to become loose over time.
  • After years of use, the knob on the door had become loose.
  • If the tooth becomes too loose, it might fall out.
  • She noticed the handle on her bicycle had become loose.
  • The fitting on the pipe was starting to become loose, causing a leak.
  • Constant vibration can cause components to become loose.
  • His grip on the rope became loose, and he almost fell.
  • The old fence posts have become quite loose in the ground.
  • Be careful, the railing on the stairs has become loose.
  • The bandage around her arm started to become loose after a while.