loosely

senza stringere, morbidamente

In modo che qualcosa non sia tenuto, legato o aderente troppo strettamente.

In inglese semplice: Without being held, tied, or fitted tightly.

• Tie the rope loosely.
• Her coat hung loosely around her shoulders.
• The parcel was loosely wrapped in brown paper.

Contrari: tightly

Espressioni comuni: tie loosely, loosely wrapped, fit loosely

approssimativamente, vagamente

In modo solo approssimativo, senza precisione o uno stretto legame.

In inglese semplice: In a way that is only roughly accurate or connected, rather than exact or close.

• The two ideas are loosely related.
• The story is loosely based on real events.
• The tasks were loosely grouped by topic.

Come si usa: loosely based on something (The film is loosely based on her childhood.)

Sinonimi: roughly, approximately

Contrari: precisely, exactly

Espressioni comuni: loosely based on, loosely related, loosely organised

in senso lato, approssimativamente

Indica che una parola o una descrizione viene usata in un senso non del tutto preciso.

In inglese semplice: Used when a word or description is not completely accurate.

• Loosely speaking, this is a kind of tax.
• I use the word 'friend' loosely here.
• They are loosely called vegetables, although some are fruits.

Sinonimi: roughly, broadly

Contrari: strictly, precisely

Espressioni comuni: loosely speaking, use loosely, loosely called