Free

/fɹiː/

The meaning and definition of Free, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Obtainable without any payment.
    β€œIt's free real estate.”
  2. Without; not containing (what is specified); exempt; clear; liberated.
    β€œWe had a wholesome, filling meal, free of meat.  I would like to live free from care in the mountains.”
adverb
  1. Without needing to pay.
    β€œI got this bike free.”
  2. Freely; willingly.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms free of charge gratis without unconstrained unfettered unhindered
Antonyms constrained restricted unfree

Origin

From Middle English fre, from Old English freo.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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