free — not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes
Pronunciation (IPA): /friː/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's free to knock everything off my desk, including my expensive coffee.
- The prisoner was finally free after serving 20 years.
- She got a free pizza because the delivery was late, so now she's considering ordering from slow restaurants only.
free
ADJECTIVE[/friː/]
not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes
The rescued birds are finally free to soar across the open sky.
With a golden key, I'm finally free, standing beneath this mighty tree!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'frēo', which developed from the Proto-Indo-European root 'prijos' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear'. The sense evolved from 'noble' or 'of high birth' to 'free' or 'not enslaved', as freedom was historically associated with aristocratic status.
Breakdown
Old English 'frēo' (noble, beloved) from Proto-Indo-European 'prijos' (dear, beloved). The morphological development reflects a semantic shift from social status (noble) to political status (free/liberated).
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's free to knock everything off my desk, including my expensive coffee.”
“The prisoner was finally free after serving 20 years.”
“She got a free pizza because the delivery was late, so now she's considering ordering from slow restaurants only.”
“Students can access the library resources free of charge.”
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