When did the word "lose" become "loose" in the English language?

Question

I see it constantly. Does anyone know the difference anymore. It drives me crazy.

Answer 1

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It is my pet peeve here, but we are not alone:

http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt...

This same question has been asked almost 400 times.

Spellchecker thinks "loose" is okay, so these idiots do, too.

Answer 2

The definition of "lose" is to get rid of (something undesirable or to fail to keep or maintain

The definition of "loose" is not bound together, free or released from fastening or attachment

Answer 3

You're right, it didn't. It's just people who are so blooming ignorant that they don't know the difference. Another one is "lying" and "laying".