loosely (EN)

adverb

adverb “loosely”

1. in a way that is not fixed or secure
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   Tie the rope loosely around the pole so it can be easily removed later.
2. in a way that is not exact; roughly or nearly
   He's loosely related to me, more like a distant cousin twice removed.
3. (of words) not being used in their exact sense
   Tomatoes are, loosely speaking, considered vegetables in the culinary world.