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freedomthe power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfriːdəm/

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks it has the freedom to sleep on my laptop whenever I'm working.
  • The prisoner dreamed of freedom every single day.
  • After finishing exams, students felt the sweet taste of freedom.

freedom

NOUN

[/ˈfriːdəm/]

the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint

the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
💡 Concept

the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint

Trading his kingdom for wisdom, he finds true freedom!
🎵 Rhyme

Trading his kingdom for wisdom, he finds true freedom!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfriːdəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfriːdəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootfree
Suffix--dom

🎵Rhyme

kingdomwisdomrandom
kingdom
wisdom
random

🔗Collocations

freedom of speech
fight for freedom
academic freedom
enjoy freedom
freedom from fear
personal freedom
gain freedom

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks it has the freedom to sleep on my laptop whenever I'm working.

The prisoner dreamed of freedom every single day.

After finishing exams, students felt the sweet taste of freedom.

😄 Fun example

He gave his goldfish freedom by releasing it into the toilet bowl.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

libertyindependenceautonomyliberation

Antonyms

slaverycaptivityimprisonment

Related

democracyrightschoicefree

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