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Lose vs Loose

One little “o” changes everything. These look almost the same but mean very different things:

  • LOSE (one “o”, rhymes with “news”) — to not win, or to misplace something. Don't lose your passport. Did your team lose?
  • LOOSE (two “o”s, rhymes with “goose”) — not tight. My belt is loose. A loose goat is on the runway.

Quick tip: “loose” has an extra O — it's so big and baggy that an extra letter fell in.

Question 1

I had an exciting day because my belt was too ___ and my pants fell five times.

Question 2

Try not to ___ your passport in the swimming pool.

Question 3

If you ___ a game of cards to a monkey, don't tell anyone.

Question 4

My tooth is , but if I it, I'll still have three left.

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