loosely
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3.7
- adverb
- /ˈluːsli/
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vagamente
- Using the term 'success' loosely, one could say that any project that brings joy qualifies as a success.
- loosely based on
- loosely defined
- loosely translated
And I think that most people understand loosely what three of those are.
- And I think that most people understand loosely what three of those are.
- And I say this loosely in quotations pundit Scott Jennings.
- Because as I've often said, now it's a word that's used too loosely.
- I have experienced so much in this space that people very loosely define as real estate.
- I believe the word genocide is used too loosely today.
- And also I feel like, like the word art gets thrown around very loosely.
- It's like I feel like girls throw around the I'm fat a little too loosely.
- Yeah, He he I mean, what's interesting is the the sort of the cartel was loosely a kind of cooperative in a way.
- But this is just kind of a blank task list that I use and I loosely follow the David Allen getting things done method.
Examples
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The word often gets tossed around loosely in reference to people who are "out in front."
Blog text (7) -
So the book is loosely based on me.
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And I think that most people understand loosely what three of those are.
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Using the word "normal" loosely, of course.
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Let's not use that term too loosely, OK?
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Before we put the matter to a vote, first look at these men, and I use the term loosely.
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So yeah, flexible thinking, loosely held belief.
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Respect is loosely defined as being treated right or granted the deference one deserves.
Academic text (2013) -
Variety shows are, of necessity, a loosely defined genre, but there are several specific sub-types.
Academic text (1991) -
The story was adapted loosely into the 1985 film Desert Hearts, directed by Donna Deitch.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
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1.0
Usually or in most cases
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3.9
Not clearly or with few details
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3.5
In a general way without considering small details
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3.7
To say something is true in general
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5.4
In a not exact or clear way that can cause mistakes
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3.4
To treat someone in a not strict way when judging or punishing them
In a way that is not exact or precise
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
Loosely comes from loose + -ly, where loose meant 'not tight' or 'free', so think of a rule that is not held tightly; that's why loosely can mean 'not strict' or 'not exact', leaving room for exceptions.