Loosely: meaning, definitions and examples

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loosely

 

[ หˆluหsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a relaxed or informal way

In a way that is not tightly or firmly fixed in place; in a relaxed manner. Used to describe something that is done without strict rules or restrictions.

Synonyms

casually, informally, slackly

Examples of usage

  • He held the rope loosely in his hand.
  • She followed the guidelines loosely, adding her own creative touch to the project.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to indicate approximation

In a way that is not exact or precise; with some degree of inaccuracy. Used to describe an estimated or rough calculation.

Synonyms

approximately, broadly, roughly

Examples of usage

  • He estimated the weight of the bag loosely to be around 10 kilograms.
  • The timeline for completion was loosely set for the end of the month.

Translations

Translations of the word "loosely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ€เคฒเคพ เคขเค‚เค— เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช locker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ longgar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ luลบno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚†ใ‚‹ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท librement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ libremente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevลŸekรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š์Šจํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ูุถูุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ volnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voฤพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพๆ•ฃๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ohlapno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lauslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rbษ™st

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ libremente

Etymology

The word 'loosely' originates from the Middle English word 'lousliche', which meant in a loose manner. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved to become 'loosely'. The concept of looseness or lack of tightness has been associated with the word throughout its history.

See also: loose, loosen, looseness, loosening.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,007 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.