freedom
gb/fɹˈidəm/ us/fɹˈidəm/
B1
Engelska
~ 1500
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv
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.
Användningsmönster:
[someone] has freedom to [do something]
Vanligt misstag:
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'.
Synonymer
liberty (Often used in formal or political contexts; similar meaning but slightly more formal.)
Antonymer
oppression (Refers to severe and unfair control over people, the opposite of personal freedom.)
Ordkombinationer
freedom of speech
|personal freedom
|freedom of choice
|freedom of movement
Teman
society
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- I have the freedom to choose my job.
- We enjoy freedom in our country.
- He wants freedom to travel.
- Freedom is important for everyone.
Substantiv
B1
state
2
Release from captivity or slavery
The state of not being in prison or under control by another person.
Synonymer
release (Focuses on the act of being set free rather than the ongoing state.)
Antonymer
captivity (The state of being kept somewhere and not allowed to leave.)
Ordkombinationer
win freedom
|gain freedom
|fight for freedom
Teman
law
|human rights
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- The man got his freedom after five years in prison.
- They want freedom for all people.
- She fought for her country's freedom.
Substantiv
B2
relation
3
Right to use without restriction
The right to use something in any way you want.
Synonymer
license (Implies official permission; more formal and legalistic.)
Antonymer
restriction (A limit placed on how something can be used.)
Ordkombinationer
freedom to operate
|freedom to use
Teman
law
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- We have the freedom to use the park.
- I like the freedom of my phone plan.
- She has freedom to choose her clothes.
Substantiv
B2
state
4
Being excused from an obligation
Not having to do something that other people must do.
Synonymer
exemption (A formal term often used in legal or official contexts.)
Antonymer
obligation (A duty or responsibility that must be fulfilled.)
Ordkombinationer
freedom from taxation
|freedom from responsibility
Teman
law
|work
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- We have freedom from extra fees.
- She has freedom from work today.
- They want freedom from long meetings.
Grammatik
Grundform
freedom
IPA
GB/fɹˈidəm/
US/fɹˈidəm/
Stavelser och betoning
free - dom (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (free)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: freedom
- Plural: freedom, freedoms
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
freedom of choice
1/fɹˈidəm əv t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
Ability to choose freely
The power to decide between different things without limits.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.