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Word: Free
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English frēo (adjective), frēon (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vrij and German frei, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘to love’, shared by friend
friː
able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another
Short Definition:able to act as one wishes
Examples:- I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free
- a free choice
not or no longer confined or imprisoned
Short Definition:not or no longer confined
Examples:- the researchers set the birds free
- police were forced to let him walk free
not subject to engagements or obligations
Short Definition:not subject to engagements
Examples:- she spent her free time shopping
not subject to or affected by (something undesirable)
Short Definition:not subject to or affected by
Examples:- our salsas are free of preservatives
given or available without charge
Short Definition:given or available without charge
Examples:- free healthcare
using or expending something without restraint; lavish
Short Definition:generous or lavish
Examples:- she was always free with her money
(of literature or music) not observing the normal conventions of style or form.
Short Definition:not observing normal conventions
(of the wind) blowing from a favourable direction to the side or aft of a vessel.
Short Definition:blowing from favourable direction
Word: Free
Speech Type: Adverb
friː
without cost or payment
Short Definition:without cost or payment
Examples:- ladies were admitted free
with the sheets eased
Short Definition:with sheets eased
Examples:- I kept her off the wind and sailing free until I had all square forward
Word: Free
Speech Type: Verb
friː
release from confinement or slavery
Short Definition:release from confinement or slavery
Examples:- they were freed from jail
remove something undesirable or restrictive from
Short Definition:remove something undesirable from
Examples:- his inheritance freed him from financial constraints
- free your body of excess tension
make available for a particular purpose
Short Definition:make available
Examples:- we are freeing management time for alternative work
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