title: Laravel where() vs whereLoose() methods
body: <p>What's the difference between Laravel's <code>where</code> and <code>whereLoose</code> methods?</p>
  
  <p>The documentation says:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p><code>where()</code>:</p>
    
    <p>The where method uses strict comparisons when checking item values.
    Use the whereLoose method to filter using "loose" comparisons.</p>
    
    <p><code>whereLoose()</code>:</p>
    
    <p>This method has the same signature as the where method; however, all
    values are compared using "loose" comparisons.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>In this case, what does "loose comparisons" means?</p>