freedom
gb/fɹˈidəm/ us/fɹˈidəm/
B1
Inglese
~ 1500
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
state
1
Right to act without restraint
The state of being able to do, say, or think what you want without control by others.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] has freedom to [do something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'freedom' with 'free' in structure; 'I have free to go' is incorrect — use 'I am free to go' or 'I have the freedom to go'.
Sinonimi
liberty (Often used in formal or political contexts; similar meaning but slightly more formal.)
Contrari
oppression (Refers to severe and unfair control over people, the opposite of personal freedom.)
Collocazioni
freedom of speech
|personal freedom
|freedom of choice
|freedom of movement
Temi
society
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Freedom of speech is protected by the constitution.
- She valued her freedom to travel wherever she liked.
- After years under strict rules, the students enjoyed their new freedom.
- Many fought for the freedom to practice their religion.
- He moved to the countryside for more personal freedom.
Esempi per chi studia
- I have the freedom to choose my job.
- We enjoy freedom in our country.
- He wants freedom to travel.
- Freedom is important for everyone.
Sostantivo
B1
state
2
Release from captivity or slavery
The state of not being in prison or under control by another person.
Sinonimi
release (Focuses on the act of being set free rather than the ongoing state.)
Contrari
captivity (The state of being kept somewhere and not allowed to leave.)
Collocazioni
win freedom
|gain freedom
|fight for freedom
Temi
law
|human rights
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- After ten years, he finally won his freedom.
- The prisoners longed for freedom.
- They fought for the freedom of all enslaved people.
- She regained her freedom after the war ended.
Esempi per chi studia
- The man got his freedom after five years in prison.
- They want freedom for all people.
- She fought for her country's freedom.
Sostantivo
B2
relation
3
Right to use without restriction
The right to use something in any way you want.
Sinonimi
license (Implies official permission; more formal and legalistic.)
Contrari
restriction (A limit placed on how something can be used.)
Collocazioni
freedom to operate
|freedom to use
Temi
law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- You have the freedom to use the facilities at any time.
- The new software gives users more freedom to customize settings.
- He enjoys the freedom of using his land as he wishes.
Esempi per chi studia
- We have the freedom to use the park.
- I like the freedom of my phone plan.
- She has freedom to choose her clothes.
Sostantivo
B2
state
4
Being excused from an obligation
Not having to do something that other people must do.
Sinonimi
exemption (A formal term often used in legal or official contexts.)
Contrari
obligation (A duty or responsibility that must be fulfilled.)
Collocazioni
freedom from taxation
|freedom from responsibility
Temi
law
|work
Esempi
- Some groups have freedom from paying certain taxes.
- He enjoyed freedom from daily chores while on vacation.
- Diplomats often have certain freedoms from local laws.
Esempi per chi studia
- We have freedom from extra fees.
- She has freedom from work today.
- They want freedom from long meetings.
Grammatica
Forma base
freedom
IPA
GB/fɹˈidəm/
US/fɹˈidəm/
Sillabe e accento
free - dom (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (free)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: freedom
- Plural: freedom, freedoms
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
freedom of choice
1/fɹˈidəm əv t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
Ability to choose freely
The power to decide between different things without limits.
Esempi
- Consumers value their freedom of choice when shopping.
- Freedom of choice is important in a democracy.
take liberties with [something]
1/tˈeɪk lˈɪbɚtiz wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
Alter something beyond permission
To make changes that are not correct or allowed.
Esempi
- The film takes liberties with the true story.
- He took liberties with the facts in his report.
freedom of movement
1/fɹˈidəm əv mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
right to travel freely
The right to go where you want without being stopped by laws or rules.
Esempi
- Citizens are guaranteed freedom of movement within the country.
- The new law restricts freedom of movement for certain groups.
freedom of movement
2/fɹˈidəm əv mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
Right to travel freely
The right to go where you want inside a country or between countries.
Esempi
- Freedom of movement is guaranteed by law in many places.
- Tourists enjoy freedom of movement across the region.
freedom of speech
1/fɹˈidəm əv spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Right to express opinions openly
The right to say what you think without control by the government.
Esempi
- Freedom of speech is protected in many countries.
- He spoke out, exercising his freedom of speech.
- He spoke out, using his right to freedom of speech.