loosely
US /ˈluːs.li/
UK /ˈluːs.li/
1.
losjes, niet strak
in a way that is not firmly or tightly fixed in place; not securely
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The knot was tied loosely and came undone easily.
De knoop was losjes vastgemaakt en ging gemakkelijk los.
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The cover fits loosely over the furniture.
De hoes past losjes over het meubilair.
2.
losjes, ongeveer
not exactly or precisely; approximately
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The story is loosely based on historical events.
Het verhaal is losjes gebaseerd op historische gebeurtenissen.
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We need to define the terms loosely for now.
We moeten de termen voorlopig losjes definiëren.