Lord knows my posts will be scrutinized for now and forever for mispelling but ...........
Loose /lus/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[loos] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, loos?er, loos?est, adverb, verb loosed, loos?ing.
?adjective 1. free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
Lose /luz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[looz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, lost, los?ing.
?verb (used with object) 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.