freely
without restriction or control
In a way that is not limited or controlled by rules, people, or things.
to [verb] freely
- Citizens can now travel freely between the two countries.
- In a democracy, people should be able to vote freely.
- The birds were released and allowed to fly freely in the reserve.
- Information about the project is freely available online.
- After the surgery he could finally move his arm freely again.
- You are free to move freely in this area.
- People can enter the park freely today.
- Students can speak freely in this class.
- You can choose freely from the menu.
- Money moves freely between the two markets.
openly and frankly in speech
In a way that shows what you really think or feel, without trying to hide it.
to speak/talk/write freely about [something]
- Please feel you can speak freely in this meeting.
- In therapy she was finally able to talk freely about her childhood.
- Journalists must be allowed to write freely without fear of punishment.
- He shares his ideas freely with anyone who will listen.
- Children in this family are encouraged to express themselves freely.
- You can speak freely with your doctor.
- She talks freely about her life now.
- In this group, we share our ideas freely.
- He does not write freely in his own language.
- The students express their feelings freely in class.
willingly and voluntarily
In a way that shows you want to do something and are not forced.
to [verb] freely
- Many volunteers freely gave their time to help after the flood.
- Consent must be given freely, without any kind of pressure.
- She shares her research freely with colleagues around the world.
- The donors contributed freely, expecting nothing in return.
- He freely admitted that he had made a mistake.
- The woman freely gave food to the poor.
- He freely agreed to help us.
- They freely shared their ideas with the team.
- I freely chose this job.
- You must say yes freely, not because you are afraid.
in large or generous amounts
Using or giving a lot of something, not a small or careful amount.
to use/apply/add [something] freely
- Use the lotion freely on dry skin.
- Salt the potatoes freely if you like strong flavors.
- The company spends freely on marketing.
- The teacher gives praise freely when students do well.
- Paint was applied freely to create a bold effect.
- You can use this cream freely on your hands.
- He puts sugar freely in his tea.
- The cook uses oil freely in this dish.
- She gives help freely to her neighbors.
- They spend money freely on their children.
easily and with natural movement
In a way that is easy and natural, not stiff or difficult to move.
to move/breathe/dance freely
- After the treatment she could finally move her shoulder freely.
- When the dust cleared, he was able to breathe freely again.
- The dancer moved freely across the stage.
- With practice, you will sing more freely and confidently.
- The dog now walks freely after months of rehabilitation.
- He can move his leg freely now.
- After the cold, she can breathe freely again.
- The child runs freely in the garden.
- The artist draws freely on the paper.
- With time, you will speak freely in English.
without payment; for free
Without paying money; for free.
to be given/provided freely
- The software is freely available on the company website.
- Basic medical care is provided freely to all residents.
- Educational materials are freely distributed to local schools.
- The report can be downloaded freely from the government portal.
- This service is not offered freely; you must subscribe first.
- The app is freely available on the internet.
- Water is given freely at the event.
- The book is not freely available in my country.
- The teacher shares the notes freely with students.
- Music can be downloaded freely from this site.
able to move independently (technical)
Able to move by itself and not held or fixed by something else, especially in science or engineering.
to move/rotate/slide freely
- The wheel should rotate freely on the axle.
- The ball moves freely within the socket of the joint.
- For accurate results, the rod must slide freely along the guide.
- In this model, particles are assumed to move freely in space.
- The door does not swing freely because the hinges are rusty.
- The wheel must turn freely for the machine to work.
- The arm bone moves freely in the shoulder joint.
- The part should slide freely on the metal bar.
- If the fan does not spin freely, it may be broken.
- In this test, the object can move freely in the air.
- Base: freely
- Plural: freelies
breathe freely
1to breathe without difficulty
To take air in and out easily, without pain or a blocked nose or throat.
- Once the mask was removed, he was able to breathe freely again.
- The medicine helps you breathe freely at night.
flow freely
1to flow without blockage
For a liquid or gas to move without anything stopping it.
- After the surgeon cleared the artery, blood could flow freely again.
- Air needs to flow freely around the machine to keep it cool.
freely available
1easy to get without restriction
Easy for anyone to get, usually without rules or payment stopping them.
- Accurate health information should be freely available to everyone.
- The data is freely available on the organization’s website.
give freely
1to give willingly and generously
To give a lot of time, money, or help, because you want to and not because you must.
- Many people give freely to the charity each year.
- She gives freely of her time to support the local community.
move freely
1to move without restriction
To go from place to place without problems, rules, or pain stopping you.
- After the borders opened, people could move freely between the two countries.
- Following the operation, she was finally able to move freely again.
roam freely
1to wander without restriction
To walk or travel around where you want, without rules or fences stopping you.
- The animals can roam freely in the wildlife park.
- Children roamed freely in the large garden during the party.
speak freely
1to speak openly and honestly
To say what you really think or feel, without fear or limits.
- You can speak freely here; nothing you say will leave this room.
- The host encouraged the guests to speak freely about their experiences.
think freely
1to think without restriction
To have ideas without fear, rules, or other people stopping your thoughts.
- Universities should be places where people can think freely.
- She felt she could finally think freely after moving away from home.