Freer
/ˈfriːər/
Definitions
Being at liberty, unrestricted, or released from confinement or control.
/ˈfriːər/
More free
The new policy made travel much freer.
💡 Simply: When something is freer, it means there are fewer rules or restrictions. Like when you get a day off from school, you feel freer because you can choose what to do.
👶 For kids: When something is freer, it means there are less rules, like when you're allowed to play outside without a grown-up!
More Examples
She felt freer after making the decision to leave her old life behind.
Compared to the old days, communication is much freer now.
How It's Used
"He felt freer after quitting his job."
"A society with freer expression encourages innovation."
From Old English *frēor* (comparative of *frēo*, "free").
The comparative form 'freer' has consistently been used throughout history to describe a greater degree of freedom or liberty.
Memory tip
Imagine a bird flying out of its cage – it's now freer!
Word Origin
"not captive or enslaved"