Definitions and Examples of loosen, relax
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something less tight or firm; to untie, undo, or unfasten.
Example
He had to loosen his belt after eating too much at the buffet.
To become less tense, anxious, or stressed; to rest or take it easy.
Example
After a long day at work, she likes to relax by taking a warm bath.
Key Differences: loosen vs relax
- 1Loosen refers to making something less tight or firm, while relax refers to becoming less tense or stressed.
- 2Loosen can be used for physical objects like knots, screws, or belts, while relax is used for people or animals.
- 3Relax can also refer to leisure activities like reading, watching TV, or listening to music, while loosen does not have this connotation.
Effective Usage of loosen, relax
- 1Physical Objects: Use loosen to describe the process of making something less tight or firm.
- 2People and Animals: Use relax to describe the process of becoming less tense or stressed.
- 3Leisure Activities: Use relax to describe activities that help you unwind and destress.
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Remember this!
The antonyms loosen and relax have distinct nuances. Loosen refers to making something less tight or firm, while relax refers to becoming less tense or stressed. Use these words to describe physical objects, people and animals, and leisure activities.
