Definitions and Examples of free, loose, separate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not attached or fixed; able to move or act without hindrance.
Example
The bird was free to fly wherever it wanted.
Not firmly fixed in place; able to move or be moved easily.
Example
The rope was loose and could be easily untied.
Not joined or connected; existing or happening independently.
Example
The two rooms were separate and had different functions.
Key Differences: free vs loose vs separate
- 1Free implies that something is not attached or restrained.
- 2Loose implies that something is not firmly fixed in place.
- 3Separate implies that something is not joined or connected.
Effective Usage of free, loose, separate
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe the structure of plants and animals.
- 2Architecture: Use these antonyms to describe the design of buildings and structures.
- 3Engineering: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of materials and their connections.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Free implies a lack of attachment, loose implies a lack of firmness, and separate implies a lack of connection. Use these words in scientific, architectural, and engineering contexts to describe the properties of materials, structures, and designs.
