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0 pointsChristianGeek7y ago0 comments

“Loose” is the opposite of “tight,” “lose” is the opposite of “find.” Easy to remember because the opposites have the same number of letters.

0 pointsChristianGeek7y ago0 comments

“Loose” is the opposite of “tight,” “lose” is the opposite of “find.” Easy to remember because the opposites have the same number of letters.

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sureaboutthis7y ago· 3 in thread

It always amazes me how often I see this spelling error.

Given that lose is pronounced looze and loose is pronounced looce I can see why it’s confusing.

I learned how to spell it in early grade school--maybe eight years old--so I don't understand what's confusing about it but I'm an educated man.

In fairness it feels rather arbitrary and counterintuitive of a spelling rule.

Thank you for this public service.

pjmlp7y ago

Thanks.

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