Pronunciation

/friː/

Definitions

• Adjective: Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes. For example: “The birds are free to fly wherever they please.”
• Adjective: Unconstrained by obligations or commitments; not bound by rules or restrictions. Example: “After retirement, he finally felt free to pursue his hobbies.”
• Adjective: Available without cost or payment. Example: “The museum entry was free on that day.”
• Adjective (in reference to a person): Liberated from imprisonment or slavery. Example: “They were finally set free after years of captivity.”
• Verb: To release or liberate someone or something from constraints, confinement, or obligation. Example: “The government decided to free all political prisoners.”
• Verb: To make something available without charge or restriction. Example: “They will free up more resources for research.”

Phrases

• “Set someone free”: Release a person from confinement or slavery.
• “Free and easy”: Characterized by a lack of constraint or formality.
• “Free of charge”: Given or available without having to pay any money.
• “Free time”: Unoccupied or discretionary time when one is not working or occupied with necessary tasks.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The cat feels most content when it’s free to roam outside.”
• Verb: “The charity works tirelessly to free animals from testing labs.”
• Adjective: “All children should have access to a free education.”
• Verb: “We need to free ourselves from these outdated beliefs.”

Synonyms

• Independent
• Unrestricted
• Unbound
• Liberated
• Gratuitous (when referring to something given without cost)
• Released
• Uncaged (when referring to releasing someone or something from confinement)