Superlative for given or available without charge or cost
“The company is giving away free T-shirts as part of a marketing campaign.”
(free of, free from) Superlative for not subject to or affected by something
“The summer holidays had arrived, and he was finally free from any assignments or homework.”
Superlative for not engaged in work, responsibilities or obligations
“I will finally be free this weekend for some rest and relaxation.”
(of equipment or a facility) Superlative for available for use
“The nice young man would offer the free seat on the train to an elderly lady.”
(of a state or institution) Superlative for not subject to foreign intervention or a despotic government
“Sadly, many people do not appreciate being in a free society until they have experienced otherwise.”
Superlative for not confined or imprisoned
“Amanda relished finally being free again after being imprisoned for almost four years in Italy.”
(free to) Superlative for allowed or permitted to do something
“There's no obligation to stay. You are free to leave whenever you wish to.”
Superlative for not physically obstructed
“We need to complete roadworks by early morning to ensure the free flow of traffic.”
Superlative for not physically fixed or attached
“As a running foot strikes the ground, it causes the free end of the shoelaces to stretch and then relax.”
Superlative for using or expending without restraint
“I am hoping he will be a lot more free with his money so he can buy me a drink every now and then, unlike his stingy brother.”
Superlative for casual or relaxed in nature
“I thought of my toilsome job as being the only thing keeping me from living the free life I now dreamed of.”
Superlative for frank or unrestrained in speech, expression, or action
“Around friends, he would let his guard down and speak in a free manner about his innermost thoughts.”
(archaic) Superlative for overfamiliar or forward
“We've now become rather free with each other, perhaps even a bit too free.”
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