Definitions

freely

[free-lee] / ˈfri li /

ADJECTIVE

without restriction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candidly openly voluntarily willingly

WEAK

advisedly as you please at one's discretion at one's pleasure at will deliberately designedly fancy-free frankly intentionally of one's own accord of one's own free will plainly purposely spontaneously unchallenged unreservedly without hindrance without prompting without reserve without restraint without urging

Antonyms

WEAK

bound limited

ADVERB

easily, smoothly done

Synonyms

STRONGEST

effortlessly liberally readily

WEAK

abundantly amply as one pleases bountifully cleanly copiously extravagantly facilely lavishly lightly like water loosely open-handedly unhindered unobstructedly unstintingly well with a free hand without encumbrance without hindrance without restraint without stint

Antonyms

WEAK

difficultly

Example Sentences

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"As sunlight increases, the electrolyzer naturally heats up. The system is designed so that this warming causes the electrical resistance to drop, allowing electricity to flow more freely," Professor Amao explained.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

They are essential for anyone who wants to secure their data, stream content freely and browse the internet without worrying about being tracked.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Sanctioned Russian oil is flowing more freely to India, and a limited number of tankers have continued crossing Hormuz despite the risks.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Our institutions are grounded in constitutional governance, the rule of law and the freely expressed will of our citizens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The wind loosened a lock of her hair, and it danced freely among the flying snowflakes.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

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