freedom
gb/fɹˈidəm/ us/fɹˈidəm/
B1
Inglês
~ 1500
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] has freedom to [do something]
Erro comum:
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'.
Sinônimos
liberty (Often used in formal or political contexts; similar meaning but slightly more formal.)
Antônimos
oppression (Refers to severe and unfair control over people, the opposite of personal freedom.)
Colocações
freedom of speech
|personal freedom
|freedom of choice
|freedom of movement
Temas
society
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I have the freedom to choose my job.
- We enjoy freedom in our country.
- He wants freedom to travel.
- Freedom is important for everyone.
Substantivo
B1
state
2
Release from captivity or slavery
The state of not being in prison or under control by another person.
Sinônimos
release (Focuses on the act of being set free rather than the ongoing state.)
Antônimos
captivity (The state of being kept somewhere and not allowed to leave.)
Colocações
win freedom
|gain freedom
|fight for freedom
Temas
law
|human rights
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The man got his freedom after five years in prison.
- They want freedom for all people.
- She fought for her country's freedom.
Substantivo
B2
relation
3
Right to use without restriction
The right to use something in any way you want.
Sinônimos
license (Implies official permission; more formal and legalistic.)
Antônimos
restriction (A limit placed on how something can be used.)
Colocações
freedom to operate
|freedom to use
Temas
law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We have the freedom to use the park.
- I like the freedom of my phone plan.
- She has freedom to choose her clothes.
Substantivo
B2
state
4
Being excused from an obligation
Not having to do something that other people must do.
Sinônimos
exemption (A formal term often used in legal or official contexts.)
Antônimos
obligation (A duty or responsibility that must be fulfilled.)
Colocações
freedom from taxation
|freedom from responsibility
Temas
law
|work
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We have freedom from extra fees.
- She has freedom from work today.
- They want freedom from long meetings.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
freedom
AFI
GB/fɹˈidəm/
US/fɹˈidəm/
Sílabas e tonicidade
free - dom (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (free)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: freedom
- Plural: freedom, freedoms
Família de palavras
Expressões
freedom of choice
1/fɹˈidəm əv t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
Ability to choose freely
The power to decide between different things without limits.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.