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loosely

|loose-ly|

/ˈluːsli/

(loose)

not tightly

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative
loose	looses	looses	loosed	loosed	loosing	looser	loosest

Etymology

Etymology Information

'loosely' originates from the Old English word 'lēas,' where 'lēas' meant 'free from restraint.'

Historical Evolution

'lēas' transformed into the Middle English word 'los,' and eventually became the modern English word 'loose,' from which 'loosely' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'free from restraint,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a relaxed or not tightly controlled manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a relaxed or not tightly controlled manner.

The rope was tied loosely around the post.

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Adverb 2

in a way that is not exact or precise.

The term is used loosely to describe various phenomena.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35