Antonyms
Synonyms
5. loosen
verb. ['ˈluːsən'] make loose or looser.
Etymology
- loosen (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- loose (English)
- lauss (Old Norse)
6. loosen
verb. ['ˈluːsən'] cause to become loose.
Etymology
- loosen (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- loose (English)
- lauss (Old Norse)
7. up
adverb. ['ˈʌp'] spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position.
Antonyms
Etymology
- up (English)
- upp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. up
adjective. ['ˈʌp'] being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level.
Etymology
- up (English)
- upp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))