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| Using the word LOOSE properly (Read 414 times) |
EnduranceMan |
posted: 2/27/2008 at 5:44 AM |
One doesn't LOOSE weight. One "LOSES" weight.
LOOSE:
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20. to let loose; free from bonds or restraint.
21. to release, as from constraint, obligation, or penalty.
22. Chiefly Nautical. to set free from fastening or attachment: to loose a boat from its moorings.
23. to unfasten, undo, or untie, as a bond, fetter, or knot.
24. to shoot; discharge; let fly: to loose missiles at the invaders.
25. to make less tight; slacken or relax.
LOSE:
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1. to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
2. to fail inadvertently to retain (something) in such a way that it cannot be immediately recovered: I just lost a dime under this sofa.
3. to suffer the deprivation of: to lose one's job; to lose one's life.
4. to be bereaved of by death: to lose a sister.
5. to fail to keep, preserve, or maintain: to lose one's balance; to lose one's figure.
6. (of a clock or watch) to run slower by: The watch loses three minutes a day.
7. to give up; forfeit the possession of: to lose a fortune at the gaming table.
8. to get rid of: to lose one's fear of the dark; to lose weight.
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 8:26 AM |
| That said, I agree. Good post. |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 10:48 AM |
I am such a fanatic about spelling and using the proper word. Loose vs Lose is a huge one for me. Also, Effect vs Affect (think of the A one as the action causing the E). Thanks for being the bad cop!!  |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 11:39 AM |
| Hear here! |
Goals for 2008:
10k - Phoenix Park - 6 April 48:47
1/2 Marathon - Longford - 24 August
Marathon - Dublin - 27 October.
Its Man v Distance. Distance is in trouble. |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 12:29 PM |
Whilst I find myself wincing when I encounter this kind of mistake I would rather accept it than alienate those who either don't take the time to proof read or have no notion of their error.
I find it petty...sorry  |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 2:43 PM |
| Can we do Farther vs. Further next? |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 2:50 PM |
I'm trying to loose weight.  |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 3:00 PM |
Quote from zoom-zoom on 2/27/2008 at 2:30 PM:I could care less... 
Well, you're not a grammarian whore, then!
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| 90 percent of the game is not giving up. |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 3:02 PM |
| Quote from mikeymike on 2/27/2008 at 2:43 PM: Can we do Farther vs. Further next?
How much further into farther, do you want to go?
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| 90 percent of the game is not giving up. |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 3:03 PM
modified: 2/27/2008 at 3:05 PM |
Seriously? No - seriously?
Do you spell "douche" with a "ch" or an "sh?"
No idea why that question just occurred to me.
Quote from johnny franglais on 2/27/2008 at 12:29 PM:Whilst I find myself wincing when I encounter this kind of mistake I would rather accept it than alienate those who either don't take the time to proof read or have no notion of their error. I find it petty...sorry
"Petty" is rather kind. |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 3:23 PM |
| Allright you douchebags, listen up! I'm loosing my mind here over reiterate. Iterate means to say again. To REiterate means what!? To say it again again? I know many of you could care less, but this bugs me even more than irregardless. |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 3:44 PM |
That's about the size of it. One means 'repeat' and the other means 'to repeat repeatedly'.  |
| 90 percent of the game is not giving up. |
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posted: 2/27/2008 at 3:46 PM |
| Quote from Mr Inertia on 2/27/2008 at 3:23 PM: Allright you douchebags, listen up! I'm loosing my mind here over reiterate. Iterate means to say again. To REiterate means what!? To say it again again? I know many of you could care less, but this bugs me even more than irregardless.
I agree
irregardless
Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: \ˌir-i-ˈgärd-ləs\
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
Date: circa 1912
nonstandard : regardless
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.
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