Sam Speed Edits back again with another pair of commonly confused words! Many times the mistakes made in grammar and word choice can be missed because the word itself is technically correct but it’s being used in the wrong way for the sentence! This pair of words are commonly confused for each other so here are are tips on how to use them correctly! 

LOSE, verb. 

✨ Forms: lose, lost

✨Definition: being unable to find

something; being deprived of or

ceasing to have something; failing to win

✨ Examples:

      💫Ruby couldn’t afford to lose her scholarship.

      💫 The lacrosse team lost the game. 

      💫 James didn’t want to lose control. 

LOOSE, adjective.

✨ Forms: loose, loosed (uncommon)

✨ Definition: not firmly or tightly fixed in place; not fitting tightly or closely

✨Examples: 

      💫 Lin wore a loose sweater. 

      💫 The buckle on the backpack was loose. 

Now let’s hear from you! Do you have challenges with these two words? I’d love to hear any tips you use to keep them straight!

Until next time!

XOXO,

Sam Speed Edits