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free of charge

ADJECTIVE
complimentary
Synonyms
WEAK
as a perk chargeless comp costless courtesy donated free lunch gratis gratuitous honorary on the house
Antonyms
WEAK
blaming censuring critical denouncing disparaging for sale insulting reproachful unflattering
ADJECTIVE
gratis
Synonyms
WEAK
as a gift chargeless complimentary costless for love for nothing free ride freebie freely given gratuitous on someone on the house unpaid for without charge without recompense
Antonyms
WEAK
costly expensive
ADJECTIVE
on the house
Synonyms
WEAK
chargeless complimentary compliments of the house costless for nothing for the asking free free of cost free ride freebie gratis gratuitous no charge on the cuff
ADJECTIVE
scot-free
Synonyms
WEAK
costing nothing for free without making a payment without penalty

Example Sentences

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However, some may offer their services free of charge.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

U.S. negotiators even offered to provide Iran the fuel free of charge, a senior administration official said Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Familiarize yourself with the analytical tools that most brokerages now provide free of charge.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

"As the ministry, we will also provide significant facilitation to our sector, such as accelerating bureaucratic procedures related to filming locations and the use of historical and cultural sites free of charge," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

"If that ain't a sweet one, I'll give you another one free of charge."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison