Meaning & use
loosely
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In a way that is not tight, firm, or strict; without close attention to exact detail.
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He tied the scarf loosely around his neck.
The film is loosely based on true events, with many details changed for drama.
A note on using this word
Frequently used to soften a claim, as in 'loosely based' or 'loosely connected,' signaling an approximate rather than exact relationship.
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tightlystrictly
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