Freely
/ˈfriːli/
Definitions
2 meaningsIn an unrestrained manner; without obstruction or limitation.
/ˈfriːli/
Without restraint or hindrance
The river flows freely through the valley.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're telling a secret without feeling shy or scared. That's speaking freely! For example, "I can freely share my opinions in this group."
👶 For kids: Doing something without any rules or anything stopping you.
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Customers can browse the aisles freely.
He expressed his opinions freely during the debate.
How It's Used
"She spoke freely about her experiences."
"The prisoners were allowed to move freely within the prison yard."
Without payment or charge.
/ˈfriːli/
Without cost or payment
The library provides books freely to the public.
💡 Simply: When something is free, you can get it without paying! Like, "You can download the app freely from the app store."
👶 For kids: When something is free, it doesn't cost any money.
More Examples
Information is available freely on the internet.
Children can play freely in the park, and it's a free activity.
How It's Used
"The museum offers free admission, so you can enter freely."
From Old English *frēolīce*, derived from *frēo* (free) + *-līce* (adverbial suffix).
Used since Old English times, evolving from the adjective 'free' to describe an action done without constraint.