Loose Ends

Pronunciation: /luːs ɛndz/

Definitions of loose ends

noun a part of a situation or problem that has not been dealt with or resolved

Example Sentences

A1 I always make a list of loose ends to address before starting a new project.

A2 The manager delegated the task of tying up loose ends to the team members.

B1 The author left a few loose ends in the story to keep readers guessing.

B2 The architect revisited the design to address any loose ends before construction began.

C1 The politician made sure to tie up all loose ends in the legislation before presenting it to parliament.

C2 The scientist meticulously reviewed the data to ensure there were no loose ends in the research findings.

Examples of loose ends in a Sentence

formal It is important to tie up all loose ends before finalizing the project.

informal Let's make sure we don't leave any loose ends hanging.

slang We need to wrap up all the loose ends before we call it a day.

figurative She felt like she was constantly chasing after loose ends in her life.

Grammatical Forms of loose ends

• past tense: loosened
• plural: loose ends
• comparative: looser ends
• superlative: loosest ends
• present tense: loose ends
• future tense: will have loose ends
• perfect tense: have loosened ends
• continuous tense: is loosening ends
• singular: loose end
• positive degree: as loose as it gets
• infinitive: to loosen ends
• gerund: loosening ends
• participle: loosened ends

Origin and Evolution of loose ends

First Known Use: 1598 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'loose ends' originated from the literal meaning of loose threads or untied knots, symbolizing unfinished or unresolved tasks.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'loose ends' has evolved to represent any unresolved issues or unfinished business in a broader sense beyond just physical objects.