slightly loose
Frequency: 6.29.2 per million words
Indicates that something is loose to a small degree.
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Examples (10)
- One of the bricks feels slightly loose.
- The screw in the chair leg was slightly loose.
- Her new jeans were slightly loose around the waist.
- He tied the knot slightly loose so it could be easily undone.
- The connection on the cable appeared slightly loose.
- After the fall, her front tooth felt slightly loose.
- The dog's collar was slightly loose, allowing it to slip off.
- This lid is slightly loose, so be careful when you carry it.
- Despite being tied, the rope remained slightly loose.
- The old floorboard was slightly loose and creaked when stepped on.