Writing loose instead of lose is a very common spelling mistake.
Lose is a verb meaning 'to no longer have something', 'to have less of something', or 'to be defeated':
✅ Stay away from this hotel if you don't want to lose your money and have your things stolen.
✅ Anna is trying to lose weight.
✅ If you don't want to lose the match, you should start practising now.
Loose is an adjective or describing word meaning 'not firmly fixed' or 'not fitting closely':
✅ There are various treatment options for a loose tooth.
✅ Without socks, my shoes are too loose.
Tips for remembering the difference
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| With lose, you lose the second O. |
Examples from the media
When you lose your job, often your first thoughts will turn towards money and the need to keep the financial stream flowing. —The Sydney Morning Herald
A veteran engineer dubbed 'Hong Kong's Detective Galileo' has questioned the MTR Corporation's explanation that a loose billboard component was responsible for a rare accident in which a pair of carriage doors fell off a moving train as it pulled into a busy station on Thursday. —South China Morning Post
Real-world examples of misuse
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