Definitions and Examples of flexible, loose
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Capable of bending or moving easily without breaking.
Example
The gymnast's body was so flexible that she could perform complex moves with ease.
Not tightly fixed in place; able to move freely.
Example
The screws were loose and needed tightening to keep the shelf in place.
Key Differences: flexible vs loose
- 1Flexible implies the ability to bend or move easily without breaking.
- 2Loose means not tightly fixed in place.
Effective Usage of flexible, loose
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use flexible and loose to describe the physical properties of objects.
- 2Talking About People: Use flexible to describe someone who is adaptable and open to change. Use loose to describe someone who is not strict or rigid in their behavior or beliefs.
- 3Discussing Ideas: Use flexible to describe ideas that can be modified or adapted. Use loose to describe ideas that are not well-defined or structured.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of anchylosed are flexible and loose. Use flexible to describe the ability to bend or move easily without breaking, and loose to describe something not tightly fixed in place. These words can be used to describe physical objects, people, and ideas.
