free

free · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Not imprisoned or enslaved; at liberty.

  2. 2.

    Not subject to or affected by something.

  3. 3.

    Costing nothing; without charge.

  4. 4.

    Not occupied or in use; available.

  5. 5.

    Able to act or be done as one wishes.

  6. 6.

    Without cost or payment.

  7. 7.

    To release from captivity, confinement, or obligation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    free of charge — Without cost.
  • •
    free and easy — Relaxed and informal.
  • •
    free hand — Complete freedom to act.
  • •
    free spirit — An independent person.
  • •
    break free — To escape.
  • •
    set free — To release.
  • •
    free will — The power to make choices.

Related words

Antonyms: costly, imprisoned, occupied, restricted
See also: freedom, independent, liberty, release
Synonyms: available, complimentary, liberated, unrestricted

Etymology

From Old English frēo ("free, exempt from, not in bondage"), from Proto-Germanic frijaz ("beloved, dear").