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free time

NOUN
downtime
Synonyms
STRONGEST
spare time
STRONG
break freedom halt interim interlude intermission letup lull pause recess repose respite rest spell stay suspension
WEAK
breathing spell time on one's hands time out time to burn time to kill
Antonyms
STRONG
continuation disturbance energy go persistence

Example Sentences

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He read books on finance in his free time and helped his bandmates with their taxes.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The most popular one doing the rounds on social media here right now is a teen who was asked by BBC News what she intends to do with all her newfound free time.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Look for free or low-cost ways to spend your free time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

His scammers are hustlers and apprentices with lots of free time on their hands, freelancing in an informal economy of deception held together by cellphones and copied scripts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

He preferred to spend his precious free time playing football with his friends.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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