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based
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adjective
having a base
firmly based ice
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adjective
having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)
a locally based business
an Atlanta-based company
carrier-based planes
loosely
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adverb
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
his hands lay loosely
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adverb
knitted in a loose manner
loosely knit
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adverb
in a loose manner
a union of loosely federated states
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adverb
(= broadly)
without regard to specific details or exceptions
he interprets the law broadly
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.