they always spell it 'loose' as in
'the skin on her neck was loose' its irritates me no end
spell properly folks!
2007-08-22 21:24:32 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
honestly! im glad some people understood me
people always write on here
'what is the fastest way to loose weight'
that is wrong,if you haven't got anything nice to say don't say anything at all
keep your bad spelling empathising away from me
2007-08-22 21:38:49 · update #1
a huge number of people seem to feel that 'correct' english & spelling is not important ... sadly their teachers must have felt the same.
you see the same thing with bring/brought and buy/bought. and don't even start me on the number of people who seem to think the word 'me' is somehow obscene!! they'll say:
the dinner was enjoyed by my friend and I.
if only they'd THINK before using words - in that example, just remove the words 'my friend' and you can immediately see it should be the dinner was enjoyed by me (and my friend...)
can't help it, although I do try. being passionate about the English language and loving what it can express, I almost hurt when it is not respected and valued.
is there a cure?!!!
2007-08-22 21:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by susannah2b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spelling correctly - like using correct punctuation is a dieing art. It is no longer taught in schools, what is picked up along the way is picked up.Corrections generally aren't made. Homophones are a complete mystery to most people as is the English language.
Don't let the b**ggers get you down!
2007-08-22 22:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by Steffie Sue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU'RE WRONG!!!
lol
Sorry, but it's fuuny that you're annoyed and you're spelling it wrong..
It's Loose Women, Loose Skin..
It's Lose your virginity...
Lose your keys...
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/loose
Have a look at this...Its a dictionary...!!
It doesnt irritate me as I know I'm not perfect...But it does make me laugh A LOT, when someone is complaining about people spelling a word right....
Are you embarrased??
2007-08-22 23:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by KB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a fair number of questioners on Answers who are trying to loose wait from their wastes as well!
2007-08-23 00:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It annoys me too....but not half as much as 'dis' 'dat' and 'der' etc. We are turning into a country of illiterates lol
Just a thought....wonder if the people who want to loose weight have 'loost' any and the people who want to 'lose' weight have 'lost' any....
Also we may have to contact the TV producers responsible for 'Lost' and inform them that due to popular demand they should change it to 'Loost' lol
2007-08-22 22:11:51 · answer #5 · answered by linz78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello reservedrebel,
The word 'loose' is used when describing something which is not tight. For example.
A loose fitting skirt.
tighten the screw as it is loose.
The skin on her neck was loose.
Please go to the site below for a definition of 'loose':
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/loose
The word 'lose' means to mislay or to suffer a loss. For example:
Take care of your money or you may lose it.
Keep to the map or you may lose your way.
For a definition of 'lose' please go to:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/lose
Poseidon
2007-08-22 21:49:11 · answer #6 · answered by Poseidon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My occupation is a proofreader, so spelling is the most important thing to me.
But its irritating to me how people on here spell, there is a 'Spell Checker' above this box!!!
2007-08-22 21:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by Don the Wildcat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
okkkkkkkkk i just typed "loose" into mircosoft word and it didnt come up in the spell check so i went to >tools >language >thesaurus and looked up other menaings for this so- called word "loose" this is what i got:
movable
slack
wobbly
unfastened
free
huh? the skin on her neck was wobbly???? i guess "loose" ia the corect spelling!try it for yourself
2007-08-22 21:35:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's odd isn't it? It seems it's spelled 'loose' more often than 'lose' on this site.
2007-08-22 21:32:17 · answer #9 · answered by James T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to be condescending, at least dignify your comments with some intelligence. You come on here with a petty gripe and get it completely wrong. How thick do you feel now?
2007-08-22 21:36:39 · answer #10 · answered by baby_face_paris 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋