loosely

From Wiktionary

Word parts[change]

loose + -ly

Pronunciation[change]

Adverb[change]

Positive
loosely

Comparative
more loosely

Superlative
most loosely

  1. If something placed loosely, it is placed in a loose manner.
    Insert all the bolts loosely, then tighten them.
  2. If A is loosely equal to B, A is approximately equal to B.