Meaning of the word free in English

What does free mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

free

US /friː/

UK /friː/

not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes

Example:

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She felt free after leaving her old job.

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The bird was set free from its cage.

Synonym:

unrestricted unconstrained unhindered unfettered liberated

Antonym:

controlled restricted imprisoned enslaved bound

not costing or charging anything

Example:

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Admission to the museum is free on Tuesdays.

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You can download the software for free.

Synonym:

gratuitous complimentary for nothing at no cost

Antonym:

paid costly expensive charged

release from captivity or restraint

Example:

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The police decided to free the innocent man.

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He worked to free the trapped animal.

Synonym:

release liberate unleash unfetter emancipate

Antonym:

imprison capture confine restrain enslave

without cost or payment

Example:

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You can get a sample for free.

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The company offered the service free of charge.

Synonym:

for nothing gratis without charge

Antonym:

for a fee at a cost