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freer; freest
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a(1)
: not united with, attached to, combined with, or mixed with something else : separate
(2)
d
: capable of being used alone as a meaningful linguistic form compare bound entry 1 sense 7
Did you know?
Can Something Be "For free?"
The word free is often encountered on the heels of the word for, and this combination sets some people’s teeth on edge. The main objection to the phrase for free is that, in this instance, free functions as an adverb rather than a noun and therefore should not be in the intimate company of the preposition for. Following this line of reasoning, a more correct phrasing would be to say that something is offered for nothing, for no charge, or some other combination of preposition + noun. Unfortunately for critics of the expression, English users do not agree. Despite its recent adoption in the mid-20th century and its informality, for free is in widespread use and is generally accepted in standard speech and writing.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective They're giving out free tickets to the show. The school newsletter is free. After 10 years in jail, he was finally a free man. The animal struggled to get free of the trap. His legs became caught in the net, and he was unable to get himself free. Adverb The gate opened, and the animals ran free. Buy one, get one free. Verb The gunman freed two of the hostages. The animals were freed from their cages. His legs became tangled in the net, and he was unable to free himself. He was unable to free his legs from the net. The animal struggled to free itself from the trap. Hiring an assistant has freed him to spend more time with his family. She encourages her students to free their imaginations. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 21 Sep. 2022 Get smarter about markets with our free newsletter, delivered to your inbox every morning. WSJ, 20 Sep. 2022 Tickets to Music Explorers Series concerts are free for students and educators. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 20 Sep. 2022 Only some states require that such services be free. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2022 Some are free, like Cafe Astrology, while other more sophisticated services, like Birthchart.net, require you to pay. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 19 Sep. 2022 The two-day music festival is free and includes a lineup of 65 musical acts on six stages, including Starcrawler and Gaslamp Killer Experience featuring Drumetics. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 The event itself is free for those who just want to swing by and peruse. oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2022 Admission, which is free, allows children and leashed dogs until 6 p.m., after which The Wharf switches to 21-and-older crowds. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 21 Sep. 2022 The newspaper reported that investigators said six people were in three hammocks that were attached to four free-standing columns. Staff Reports, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 Apartment dwellers may appreciate a free-standing wardrobe rack or clothing organizer. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 23 Aug. 2022 The loft-like space has a boudoir dressing room with a free-standing claw foot tub. E.b. Solomont, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Housed in a free-standing structure situated between the estate’s pool and pickleball court, this crib’s secret contents are casting new light on the adventure passions of an energetic man. The Editors, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 As recently as 2012, abortions conducted in free-standing clinics represented about a quarter of the total. Arjun Thakkar, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2022 The historic main house now has 15 suites (no two are alike) with garden and forest views, and seven additional free-standing cabins placed in the surrounding woods, with fireplaces and balconies with soaking tubs. Rima Suqi, ELLE Decor, 26 July 2022 Being a free-standing content provider, the company is seen as a possible acquisition target by a larger media or tech company. Stephen Battagliostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 Schools that violate Title IX could face federal funding cuts for programs that support everything from classroom instruction to free and reduced lunch programs. Laura Hancock, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 Many of the film’s cast had to learn how to free dive and hold their breath underwater to be able to perform their necessary scenes. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 The mailings contend the new law will free dangerous criminal suspects from jail and unleash them into the suburbs. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 While the witness called 911, Villaverde managed to free his hands and then choked the other man, according to police records filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. Ayana Hamilton, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 On the album, Lovato aims to free herself of both musical and aesthetic expectations that have been placed on her—and for once, chooses to be unapologetic about doing so. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 Iran has said any final deal should protect the rights of the country and guarantee the lifting of sanctions, which could free up tens of billions of dollars in oil and gas revenue and boost Iran's struggling economy. Hadas Gold And Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Effective MarTech solutions should be able to automate the most basic of tasks, free up team members’ time and provide an aggregate return on investment (ROI). Saurav Basu, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 See More
Adjective
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 21 Sep. 2022 Get smarter about markets with our free newsletter, delivered to your inbox every morning. WSJ, 20 Sep. 2022 Tickets to Music Explorers Series concerts are free for students and educators. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 20 Sep. 2022 Only some states require that such services be free. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2022 Some are free, like Cafe Astrology, while other more sophisticated services, like Birthchart.net, require you to pay. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 19 Sep. 2022 The two-day music festival is free and includes a lineup of 65 musical acts on six stages, including Starcrawler and Gaslamp Killer Experience featuring Drumetics. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 The event itself is free for those who just want to swing by and peruse. oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2022 Admission, which is free, allows children and leashed dogs until 6 p.m., after which The Wharf switches to 21-and-older crowds. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Adverb
Built in 1886 and named for the president of a large Baltimore-area cotton milling operation, the free-standing masonry building housed about a dozen artists’ studios and the Hooper House Gallery. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 21 Sep. 2022 The newspaper reported that investigators said six people were in three hammocks that were attached to four free-standing columns. Staff Reports, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 Apartment dwellers may appreciate a free-standing wardrobe rack or clothing organizer. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 23 Aug. 2022 The loft-like space has a boudoir dressing room with a free-standing claw foot tub. E.b. Solomont, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Housed in a free-standing structure situated between the estate’s pool and pickleball court, this crib’s secret contents are casting new light on the adventure passions of an energetic man. The Editors, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 As recently as 2012, abortions conducted in free-standing clinics represented about a quarter of the total. Arjun Thakkar, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2022 The historic main house now has 15 suites (no two are alike) with garden and forest views, and seven additional free-standing cabins placed in the surrounding woods, with fireplaces and balconies with soaking tubs. Rima Suqi, ELLE Decor, 26 July 2022 Being a free-standing content provider, the company is seen as a possible acquisition target by a larger media or tech company. Stephen Battagliostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Verb
For more on Chaudry's mission to free Adnan Syed and to read an excerpt of her new book, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE on newsstands Friday. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 Schools that violate Title IX could face federal funding cuts for programs that support everything from classroom instruction to free and reduced lunch programs. Laura Hancock, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 Many of the film’s cast had to learn how to free dive and hold their breath underwater to be able to perform their necessary scenes. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 The mailings contend the new law will free dangerous criminal suspects from jail and unleash them into the suburbs. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 While the witness called 911, Villaverde managed to free his hands and then choked the other man, according to police records filed in Maricopa County Superior Court. Ayana Hamilton, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 On the album, Lovato aims to free herself of both musical and aesthetic expectations that have been placed on her—and for once, chooses to be unapologetic about doing so. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 Iran has said any final deal should protect the rights of the country and guarantee the lifting of sanctions, which could free up tens of billions of dollars in oil and gas revenue and boost Iran's struggling economy. Hadas Gold And Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 Effective MarTech solutions should be able to automate the most basic of tasks, free up team members’ time and provide an aggregate return on investment (ROI). Saurav Basu, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Adverb, and Verb
Middle English, from Old English frēo; akin to Old High German frī free, Welsh rhydd, Sanskrit priya own, dear
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Adverb
1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of free was before the 12th century Phrases Containing free
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