loop
word
Definition
A loop is a shape that curves around and connects back to itself, or a process, sound, or series of actions that repeats again and again. It is also common in technology, roads, and everyday speech.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in computing: a 'loop' repeats instructions. In music, a 'loop' is a repeated sound or section. In everyday English, 'be stuck in a loop' often means repeating the same problem or thought. Common combinations: 'feedback loop', 'loop around', 'on a loop'.
Example Sentences
He had that one chorus on loop for the entire drive.
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She drew a loop on the paper.
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The song plays in a loop all day.
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The bus goes around the city in a loop.
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I think we're stuck in the same argument loop again.
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Can you loop me in when you hear back from them?
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