Lose and loose.

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Saw yet another misplaced 'o' today and was annoyed enough to post on here.

The pronunciation even changes.

Why do people insist on doing this?

Is 'I am loosing all hope' being taught as correct in schools?

Oh god, I’m with you op, this drives me nuts, lol.

Yes, very annoying. I’ve noticed it’s rarely the other way, i.e. never “lose” clothing, but often using “loose” to describe being unable to find an item or indeed “loosing” faith.

Agree. It’s annoying.

I'm afraid the problem is a lost cause

It's so prevalent I now just accept that's how it is, otherwise I'd go bonkers!

I can never tell the difference, so I’m afraid this is a crime I’m guilty of. 🫣

My sister in law does this. She also uses of instead of have (could of, would of). Her husband is an English teacher and tried to explain to her why it's wrong, but she didn't understand. She has a degree, so she is educated.

It drives me mad as it means two completely different things. It seems to have become so entrenched now that I can't see it changing.

Aloud is another one that is being used more and more instead of allowed. I have no idea how that ever started, unless you can blame Girls aloud?

I see this every single day on MN and it annoys me every time.

I find it incredibly annoying but it’s a mistake made so often and by so many people that I often feel that the spellings should be formally reversed somehow.

Lose loses an o - doesn't mean it's loose.

Even if she doesn't understand it (goodness knows why not; it's hardly rocket science) can she not just learn that it's could/would/should have, not of?

I assume you mean lool. 😉

I'm sure she's capable of understanding and learning the correct terms, but for some reason she won't use them. I think she just doesn't care.