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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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"It's a lot cheaper to get the unhealthy food then have the free time to cook and make your own food," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In the past, I was an anxious person, and that stemmed from having too much free time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Using AI agents to compare insurance plans and order groceries means more free time for riding bikes and playing the guitar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Still, you now have an opportunity to switch gears and think about how else you could use your free time to make some extra cash — a part-time job in a bookstore, for instance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

I stopped hiking after that and spent my free time inside, reading.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King