Like and Loosely

Like

Like adverb - Close to but not exactly.
Usage example: the distance is more like 500 miles

Loosely and like are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loosely" instead an adverb "Like".

Nearby Words: likely, likeness, liking, liked, likeable

Loosely

Loosely adverb - Knitted in a loose manner.
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Synonyms for Loosely

Like and loosely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Like" instead an adverb "Loosely".

Nearby Words: loose, loosen, looseness
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