Meaning of the word loosely in English

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loosely

US /ˈluːs.li/

UK /ˈluːs.li/

in a way that is not firmly or tightly fixed in place; not securely

Example:

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The knot was tied loosely and came undone easily.

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The cover fits loosely over the furniture.

Synonym:

slackly freely baggily

Antonym:

tightly firmly securely

not exactly or precisely; approximately

Example:

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The story is loosely based on historical events.

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We need to define the terms loosely for now.

Synonym:

approximately roughly vaguely

Antonym:

precisely exactly strictly