Loose has 1 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | No money, no job, no friends. He was truly at loose ends. | |
| 2. | Before saying goodbye to their neighbors, the Smiths had to tie up some loose ends inside the house. | |
| 3. | Check all the loose knots and fasten them tight. | |
| 4. | After tying up loose ends on the house, the carpenter gave the painter approval to begin work. | |
| 5. | We look on her as a loose woman. | |
| 6. | Let us students contribute to the welfare of the victims of the earthquake; even loose change will go a long way. | |
| 7. | To be a good batter, you've got to hang loose and follow your instincts. | |
| 8. | Why don't you try expressing your opinion a little more gently? Think about how he feels getting told flatly that he's being cut loose. | |
| 9. | Meg's shoes are a little loose. | |
| 10. | I found the button loose. |