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The rope was slack, so it needed to be tightened.
What does Slack mean?
loose or not tight.
Dictionary definition
Loose, not tight, or not as active as expected.
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A slack line can make the tent sag in the wind.
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The coach noticed slack effort during practice and asked the team to refocus.
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Which word is closest in meaning to slack?
Loose is close in meaning to slack in this context.
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MeaningSlack means loose or not tight.
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Slack word family
Base word
slack
adjective
slacker
More slack.
adjective
slackest
Most slack.
adverb
slackly
In a loose or slack way.
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