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Hyphenation for “loose”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “loose”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "loose" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “loose” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „loose“ ⟶ „loose“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "loose"

loose >> luːs

Definition: [adjective] not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached.
Example: a loose tooth

Synonyms of "loose"

not fixed in place | not secure | insecure | unsecured | unattached | detached | unfastened | wobbly | rickety | unsteady | movable |

Definition: [adjective] (of a garment) not fitting tightly or closely.
Example: she slipped into a loose T-shirt

Synonyms of "loose"

baggy | loose-fitting | easy-fitting | generously cut | slack | roomy | boyfriend | oversized | shapeless | bagging | lax | hanging | sagging | sloppy | slouchy |

Definition: [adjective] not close, compact, or solid in structure or formation.
Example: the fabric's loose weave

Synonyms of "loose"

Definition: [adjective] not strict or exact.
Example: a loose interpretation

Synonyms of "loose"

vague | indefinite | inexact | imprecise | ill-defined | unrigorous | unmeticulous | broad | general | rough | non-specific | inexplicit | liberal |

Definition: [adjective] engaging in casual sexual encounters or relationships.
Example: she ran the risk of being called a loose woman

Synonyms of "loose"

Definition: [noun] loose play.
Example: he was in powerful form in the loose

Synonyms of "loose"

Definition: [verb] set free; release.
Example: the hounds have been loosed

Synonyms of "loose"

free | set free | unloose | turn loose | set loose | let loose | let go | release | liberate | untie | unchain | unfetter | untether | unfasten | unpen | unleash | unclick |

Definition: [verb] fire (a bullet, arrow, etc.).
Example: he loosed off a shot at the vehicle

Synonyms of "loose"

fire | discharge | shoot | eject | catapult | let go | let fly with |