2007-03-12 02:22:56 · 13 answers · asked by Shezam 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
there are 2 similarities:
1)both are pronounced in the same way
2)both are made up of the same 4 letters-L, O, S, &E
2007-03-12 02:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by palash6492 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are often misspelled. They also sound similar, however not identical - the "s" in loose is pronounced as an "s," whereas, the "s" in lose is pronounced with more of a "z" sound. I don't know why people confuse these two words all the time - it's basic logic to know they refer to two completely different things.
2007-03-12 09:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loose is an adjective meaning the opposite of tight. It can also be a verb meaning to let go of or to free something.
Lose is a verb meaning something like the opposite of find.
There is a difference in pronunciation. Loose is pronounced LOOS, while lose is pronounced LOOZ.
The problem is that loose is also a common misspelling of lose.
To lose your dog means you haven't got the dog any more; to loose your dog means to let the dog off the lead.
2007-03-12 09:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by Fiona J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for asking, because the misspelling of "lose" in sentences like "Your team is going to loose" is something that bugs me. It seems to have started up with Internet bulletin boards - I don't think I ever saw the misspelling before that. I'd occasionally respond to this with "The word is 'lose'. Don't use 'loose' unless you are describing your sister." But, unfortunately, that won't stop the incorrect spelling - it's part of the lexicon now and here to say.
2007-03-12 10:11:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's none. Loose is used when something is loose (like a tire on a car) and lose is to lose something (like a piece of paper that you need for an assignment)
cheers :)
2007-03-12 18:56:31 · answer #5 · answered by xian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your work is loose you are likely to lose.
2007-03-14 08:27:30 · answer #6 · answered by s mohan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only similarity I can think of is if you lose a few pounds your pants will feel loose around your waist.
2007-03-12 09:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by Irish 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
one similarity is that if one is LOOSE then he is likely to LOSE
2007-03-12 13:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Radhakrishna( prrkrishna) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
similarity between loose and lose is that their pronounciation is same
2007-03-12 09:36:38 · answer #9 · answered by shivani s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're made up of the same 4 letters i.e. L, O, S, E
2007-03-14 03:42:12 · answer #10 · answered by where's the problem??!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋