Free
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɹiː/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Free is an adjective meaning (social) Unconstrained.
Meaning
(social) Unconstrained.
More Meanings
- Obtainable without any payment.
- (abstract) Unconstrained.
- (physical) Unconstrained.
- Without; not containing (what is specified); exempt; clear; liberated.
- (UK, law, obsolete) Certain or honourable; the opposite of base.
- (dated) Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited.
- (dated) Invested with a particular freedom or franchise; enjoying certain immunities or privileges; admitted to special rights; followed by of.
Example Sentences
It's free real estate.
The government provides free health care.
Quickly, spirit! / Thou shalt ere long be free.
He was given free rein to do whatever he wanted.
Word Forms
- freer
- freest
- frees
- freeing
- freed
Synonyms for free
Depending on context, synonyms include befree, emancipate, liberate, manumit, release, unchain.
Antonyms for free
Common opposites include unfree, constrained, restricted, common, nonproprietary, impede.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unrestricted, unfettered, unconstrained, exempt, unbound, unchained.
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