loosely Definition
- 1not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached
- 2not closely or accurately connected or associated with something
Using loosely: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loosely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The rope was loosely tied around the tree.
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The movie is only loosely based on the book.
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She holds her pencil loosely when she writes.
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The dress fits loosely around the waist.
loosely Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: loosely in Brief
The adverb 'loosely' [ˈluːsli] describes something that is not firmly or tightly fixed in place or not closely or accurately connected or associated with something. Examples include a rope that is loosely tied around a tree, a movie that is only loosely based on a book, and a dress that fits loosely around the waist.
