freely

free-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Without restriction or limitation; in an unhindered manner.

  2. 2.

    In a willing and unreserved manner; without hesitation.

  3. 3.

    In large amounts; generously or abundantly.

  4. 4.

    Without payment; for free.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    speak freely — to express opinions without fear of consequences
  • •
    breathe freely — to feel relieved or relaxed
  • •
    move freely — to move without restriction
  • •
    give freely — to give generously without expectation

Related words

Antonyms: grudgingly, restrictedly, sparingly
See also: free, freedom, liberally
Synonyms: openly, unrestrainedly, voluntarily, willingly

Etymology

From Old English freolice ("freely, readily"), from freo ("free") + -lice (adverbial suffix, equivalent to modern -ly).