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free
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- pronunciation:
- fri
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, verb
- phrases:
- for free
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
freer, freest |
definition 1: |
able to go where one wishes; not held back.
The prisoner forgot what it was like to be free.Someone opened the cage and now the bird is free.- similar words:
- loose
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definition 2: |
having a type of government that is controlled by all the people and that gives rights to all the people.
We are lucky to live in a free nation.- synonyms:
- independent, self-governing
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definition 3: |
without cost.
That store gives a free balloon to every child.- similar words:
- voluntary
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definition 4: |
empty; not in use.
Is this seat free?- synonyms:
- available, vacant
- antonyms:
- occupied
- similar words:
- clear, open
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related words: |
liberal, natural, welcome |
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part of speech: |
adverb |
inflections: |
freer, freest |
definition: |
without being held back or under control.
The dog likes to run free. |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
frees, freeing, freed |
definition: |
to set loose; make free.
Jeremy freed the animal from the cage.- antonyms:
- take
- similar words:
- rescue
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related words: |
dismiss, save |
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phrase: |
for free |
derivations: |
freely (adv.), freeness (n.) |
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