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English
Etymology
Middle English fre < Old English frēo.
Pronunciation
Adjective
free (comparative freer, superlative freest)
- Not imprisoned or enslaved.
- a free man
- Obtainable without payment.
- All drinks are free
- Unconstrained.
- He was given free rein to do whatever he wanted
- (mathematics) Unconstrained by relators.
- The free group on three generators
- (mathematics, logic) Unconstrained by quantifiers.
- z is the free variable in "".
- Unobstructed, without blockages.
- The drain was free.
- Not in use
- Go sit on this chair, it's free.
- Without obligations.
- free time
- (software) With very few limitations on distribution or improvement.
- OpenOffice.org is free software.
- Without; not containing (what is specified).
- We had a wholesome, filling meal, free of meat
- (programming) Of identifiers, not bound.
- (botany, mycology) Not attached; loose.
- In this group of mushrooms, the gills are free.
- 1992, Rudolf M. Schuster, The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America: East of the Hundredth Meridian, volume V, page 7
- Furthermore, the free anterior margin of the lobule is arched toward the lobe and is often involute […]
Synonyms
- (obtainable without payment): free of charge, gratis
- (unconstrained): unconstrained, unfettered, unhindered
- (unobstructed): clear, unobstructed
- (software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement): libre
- (without): without
- (programming: not bound): unbound
Antonyms
- (not imprisoned or enslaved): bound, enslaved, imprisoned
- (unconstrained): constrained, restricted
- (logic: unconstrained by quantifiers): bound
- (unobstructed): blocked, obstructed
- (of identifiers, not bound): bound
- (software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement): proprietary software
Derived terms
Terms derived from free
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Related terms
Adverb
free (comparative more free, superlative most free)
- Without needing to pay.
- I got this bike free.
Synonyms
- (informal, without needing to pay): for free, for nothing
Translations
without needing to pay
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Verb
to free (third-person singular simple present frees, present participle freeing, simple past and past participle freed)
- (transitive) To make free; set at liberty; release; rid of that which confines, limits, embarrasses, or oppresses.
Translations
make free
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Noun
free (plural frees)
- (Australian rules football) Abbreviation of free kick.
- 2006, [1]:
- Whether deserved or not, the free gave Cresswell the chance to cover himself in glory with a shot on goal after the siren.
- 2006, [1]:
Translations
abbreviation of free kick
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Usage notes
- Rank among most common English words: #351 (Gutenburg)
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Answered by Helen - Sun Jun 24 03:24:09 2007
Q. If anyone knows how to make money easily on the web for free, please tell me how or post links to the sites. As well, I would like links to sites with free stuff for teenagers. I'm a teen without a credit card, so please make sure I can sign up for these sites. Thanks!
Asked by Cam - Sat Jun 23 16:56:50 2007 - - 12 Answers - 2 Comments
A. If you are old enough(over the age of 13 at least), how about starting Agloco? Agloco is a global online community whose outlook is bright. Surfing the internet as usual(10min a day, 5hrs a month), you can get paid. You are never required to pay or buy anything. Of course you don't need a credit card. Therefore there is no risk, and it is free to join. The more members you refer, the more money you make. If you are interested, click If it is not the answer you need, just ignore. But I hope you won't the great opportunity. Information is Power!
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