free

A1
Pronunciation
/fɹiː/
/fɹiː/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Free transfer

2 Definition

The usual means of restarting play after a foul is committed, where the non-offending team restarts from where the foul was committed.

3 Definition

(other ballgames) a kick in which a player may kick the ball without interference from the opposition. Such a kick may be awarded for a foul by the opposition, or earned by a player such as by taking a mark.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make free; set at liberty; release.

2 Definition

To rid of something that confines or oppresses.

Adjective
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

(social) Unconstrained.

Synonyms
unconstrained unfettered unhindered
Antonyms
constrained restricted
Example Sentences
  • He was given free rein to do whatever he wanted.
2 Definition

Obtainable without any payment.

Synonyms
free of charge gratis
Example Sentences
  • It's free real estate.
3 Definition

(abstract) Unconstrained.

4 Definition

(physical) Unconstrained.

5 Definition

Without; not containing (what is specified); exempt; clear; liberated.

Synonyms
without
Example Sentences
  • We had a wholesome, filling meal, free of meat.  I would like to live free from care in the mountains.
6 Definition

Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited.

Example Sentences
  • a free horse
7 Definition

Invested with a particular freedom or franchise; enjoying certain immunities or privileges; admitted to special rights; followed by of.

8 Definition

Certain or honourable; the opposite of base.

Example Sentences
  • free service;  free socage
9 Definition

Privileged or individual; the opposite of common.

Example Sentences
  • a free fishery;  a free warren
Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Without needing to pay.

Synonyms
for free for nothing
Example Sentences
  • I got this bike free.
2 Definition

Freely; willingly.