aloose
|a-loose|
C2
/əˈluːs/
not fastened
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aloose' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'alose,' where 'a-' meant 'on' and 'loose' meant 'not fastened.'
Historical Evolution
'alose' transformed into the modern English word 'aloose' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fastened or secured,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not firmly or tightly fixed in place; set free or released.
The rope was aloose, causing the boat to drift away.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 13:36