loosely

Word parts

loose + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈluːsli/

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• Hyphenation: loose‧ly

Adverb

Positive loosely

Comparative more loosely

Superlative most loosely

1. If something placed loosely, it is placed in a loose manner.
   • Antonym: tightly

   Insert all the bolts loosely, then tighten them.

2. If A is loosely equal to B, A is approximately equal to B.
   • Synonyms: approximately and roughly
   • Antonym: exactly