posted by Jennie on Apr 18
*definitions from m-w.com
I have tried to tolerate, but I can’t anymore. Hence, this post. Ever since I first went seriously blog hopping late last year, I have come across a lot of blogs with writers mixing up LOOSE vs. LOSE. You see, you have to give it to me that it actually took me four months to finally have this blurted out. I would tend to give the benefit of the doubt at first sighting of the misused word and consider that it was nothing but a mere typographical error. But that allowance will go straight down the drain upon seeing the misuse of the same word, the second time. I can say that I have become tolerant. Understand that I feel it a responsibility for those of us who are in the know to remind others who are confused by these seemingly interchangeable (not!) words.
Just to give these people an inch of slack, I often had to tell myself, “they are just getting the words mixed up, because that additional ‘o’ can be confusing sometimes.” Okay, how about a tip. A ridiculous one, but can be effective. Check out your fan blades, there are two directions around the the middle, right? It says “<—tighten == loosen—>.” That can be something to remind our three readers by. Loose means not securely attached. So that goes out to say, you DO NOT “loose” weight, ayt? Any bright ideas for our fellow bloggers out there who habitually mix these words up? Maybe you could share a tip or two. 
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lose:
- You lose someone.
- You lose pounds.
- You lose keys/wallet/things.
loose:
- A loose translation.
- I have loose shoes.
- Loose morals.
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April 18th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Loosen up! Don’t make me lose my temper. =D
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April 19th, 2008 at 12:43 am
You know hotdogman.com blogged about the same thing…I’m a Literature and a Writing teacher. This should drive me nuts but it doesn’t because in the scheme of things it’s not that important. But I commend you for actually writing about this. What really drives me nuts is affects vs. effects, farther vs. further…LOL
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April 19th, 2008 at 4:33 am
@ Cienna: Hey sis! That is one perfect example! I love it. Thanks!
@Chris: Hi Chris! That is exactly the reason why it took me this long to write about it. When we get down to it, it should not be that big of a deal. But as I was Entrecard dropping these past few days, I have spotted more than two blogs carrying the said mistake and I just felt this is the time to move.
While we have the prerogative to do anything we please to our own respective blogs, I feel that it is not wrong for us to improve here and there, especially if it’s as trivial as this. Some could even grow to be more competent writers if a teachable spirit is present within. Thanks Chris!
Hmm… affects vs. effects and farther vs. further? The meaning of each word are like a give away, it would also make me go crazy if I see these words interchanged! lol!
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February 28th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
I really liked your blog! LOL!
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May 8th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Some more tips would be great. Any more information and experiences are appreciated.
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January 11th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Thanks for articles, I have searched blog same this since long time
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January 18th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
excellent post, thank you for sharing
i love reading your blog
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August 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
I don’t know if for some writers English is a second language, but to me those words are hard to get confused with. OK, I will loosen up before you lose your temper at me. Thanks for the post.
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