loosening

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of making something less tight or secure.

  - "He gave the knot a good loosening before untying it."
  - "The tree's bark was loosened by the storm."
  - "After a long day, she needed to loosen her muscles with a warm bath."

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Antonyms

tighten

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Synonyms

ease , relax , untighten , liberate , release , set free , put out , undo , unfasten

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with loosening
moistening , easing , releasing , choosing

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Variants

List of all variants of loosening that leads to same result
loosen , loosened , loosening , loosens , loosen up , loosened up , loosening up , loosens up

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Forms

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loosened, loosening

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Etymology

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From Old English lōsan, lōsian (to loose, release).

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'loosening' is an antonym of 'tightening'?

2. In the game of golf, a 'loosening' of the grip on the club can lead to improved accuracy.

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Related Concepts

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1. release: The action of making something no longer held or bound, similar to 'loosening'. Can be used as a synonym in some contexts.

2. unfasten: The action of undoing fastenings or securing mechanisms, similar to 'loosening'. Can be used as a synonym in some contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'loosening' can symbolize a release from constraints, such as in the phrase 'loosen the reins' or 'loosen one's tongue'. In music, a 'loosening' or 'letting go' can refer to a moment of improvisation or freedom within a structured piece.

How to Memorize "loosening"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a knot being untied, or a tight muscle relaxing.
   - Visualize the word 'loosening' written out in your mind's eye.

2. associate
   

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   - Think of the word 'loosen' and how it relates to 'relax' or 'unwind'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'loosening' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'Loose your noose' or 'Let go of your shoes'.

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