loosely

UK
/ˈluːsli/
US
/ˈlusli/

Translations

looselyadverb
UK
/ˈluːsli/
US
/ˈlusli/
The term is used loosely to describe a wide range of activities.
Le terme est utilisé vaguement pour décrire un large éventail d’activités.
lâchementEn parlant d’un objet fixé ou attaché avec peu de tension.
She tied the rope loosely so it could be removed easily.
Elle a noué la corde lâchement pour qu’on puisse l’enlever facilement.

Definitions

looselyadverb
In a way that is not exact or precise.
The term is used loosely to describe a wide range of activities.
In a way that is not firmly or tightly fixed or held; in a slack manner.
She tied the rope loosely so it could be removed easily.