free

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This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 04-03-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Derived words and phrases 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Antonyms 3.3 Related words and phrases

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /fɹiː/
• SAMPA: /fri:/
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[change] Adjective

Positive free

Comparative freer

Superlative freest

1. Something that does not cost money to buy.

   This loaf of bread is free. It costs $0.

2. Something which is able to go (move) anywhere easily.

   A wild bird is free to go where it likes.

3. To be carefree, to be away from responsibilities.

   When she is not at work, she is free.

[change] Derived words and phrases

• freely
• scot-free
• carefree

[change] Verb

Plain form free

Third-person singular frees

Past tense freeed

Past participle freeed

Present participle freeing

1. To make something free, to release it.

   She frees the birds because they do not belong in a cage.

   We officially free you from jail. You may go.

[change] Synonyms

• release

[change] Antonyms

• capture

[change] Related words and phrases

• freedom
• freebase