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Definition of "loosely" []

  • In a loose manner. (adverb)
  • Not tightly. (adverb)
  • Approximately. (adverb)
  • Used to indicate an imprecise use of words; short for loosely speaking (adverb)

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Use "loosely" in a sentence
  • "The term loosely covers such a wide range of mental states that it even includes opposite ways of being."
  • "I kept running, using the term loosely now, and began licking my arm."
  • "Evidently, I am the only male in this German anthology, whose title loosely translates as "Coffee with milk for heart and soul", and which also has work from Marian Keyes, among others."
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