Lose or Loose - What's the Difference? | English Grammar Lesson + Practice QUIZ!

Learn the difference between lose or loose in this English grammar lesson for beginners. I'll also teach you how to pronounce lose and loose. This is a very common error in English, but it is important to know the difference in how to use lose (verb) and loose (adjective). These words also have different pronunciations. I will teach you how to use these words in many example sentences. At the end of this lesson, we will have a 10-question quiz.

Loose is an adjective that describes something that is not tightly fastened or packed. It can also describe something that is secure or is baggy.
Examples:
• The shirt is too loose, and it keeps slipping off my shoulders.
• The dog's leash was loose, and he ran off into the woods.

Lose is a verb that means to fail to keep or maintain something. If you lose something, you no longer have it, or you can't find it.
Examples:
• I always lose my keys, and it drives me crazy.
• The team is going to lose the game if they don't start working together.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Overview
00:35 - Lose VS Loose Pronunciation
01:01 - Lose (Verb)
01:55 - Loose (Adjective)
03:00 - Quiz Questions 1-5
04:44 - Quiz Questions 6-10

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[veronicamiramontes]

Very good English class. May request examples or phrases for advice and advise as English being my second language. I’m still struggle with grammar. Thank you!