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LOOSELY

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• LOOSELY (adverb)
The adverb LOOSELY has 4 senses:

1. in a relaxed manner; not rigid
2. in a loose manner
3. without regard to specific details or exceptions
4. knitted in a loose manner

Familiarity information: LOOSELY used as an adverb is uncommon.

• LOOSELY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a relaxed manner; not rigid

Synonyms:

loosely; slackly

Context example:

his hands lay loosely

Pertainym:

loose (not tense or taut)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

In a loose manner

Context example:

a union of loosely federated states

Pertainym:

loose (not restrained or confined or attached)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

Without regard to specific details or exceptions

Synonyms:

broadly; broadly speaking; generally; loosely

Context example:

he interprets the law broadly

Sense 4

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Meaning:

Knitted in a loose manner

Context example:

loosely knit

Pertainym:

loose ((of textures) full of small openings or gaps)

"It's a long lane that has no turning."
(English proverb)
"Intelligence is in the head, not in the age."
(Azerbaijani proverb)
"Measure your quilt, then stretch your legs."
(Arabic proverb)
"That which is written in Heaven, comes to pass on Earth."
(Corsican proverb)

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