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- [loos]
- /lus/
- /ˈluːsli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loos]
- /lus/
Definitions of loosely word
- adjective loosely free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end. 1
- adjective loosely free from anything that binds or restrains; unfettered: loose cats prowling around in alleyways at night. 1
- adjective loosely uncombined, as a chemical element. 1
- adjective loosely not bound together: to wear one's hair loose. 1
- adjective loosely not put up in a package or other container: loose mushrooms. 1
- adjective loosely available for disposal; unused; unappropriated: loose funds. 1
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Origin of loosely
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (adj.) Middle English los, loos < Old Norse lauss loose, free, empty; cognate with Old English lēas (see -less), Dutch, German los loose, free; (v.) Middle English leowsen, lousen, derivative of the adj.
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Parts of speech for Loosely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loosely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
loosely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loosely
adv loosely
- almost — You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case.
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- relatively — in a relative manner: a relatively small difference.
- about — You use about to introduce who or what something relates to or concerns.
adverb loosely
- insecurely — subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person.
- slackly — not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose: a slack rope.
- extravagantly — With lavish expenditure or behaviour.
- inaccurately — In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
- sloppily — muddy, slushy, or very wet: The field was a sloppy mess after the rain.
Antonyms for loosely
adv loosely
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
- precisely — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
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