Synonyms for
Free
Definition
not under the control or in the power of someone else; able to act or be done as one wishes
Synonyms & similar words
blame
complimentary
dislodge
disengage
devoid
confine
detached
gratuitous
liberal
absolve
freepeople
barren
rid
innocent
resign
unfreeze
destitute
bound
spare
enforce
disembarrass
costless
justify
giveup
release
unrestricted
unconstrained
unfettered
unencumbered
loose
open
unbound
unattached
unchecked
unleashed
unlocked
untied
unbridled
unrestrained
unhampered
unhindered
unobstructed
unimpeded
uninterrupted
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- free will
- free speech
- free time
- free rein
- free spirit
- free throw
- free lunch
- free association
Word family
Usage note
The word 'free' can function as an adjective, verb, or adverb. As an adjective, it often implies a lack of constraint or cost. As a verb, it means to release from captivity or obligation.
Example sentences
- I am free to choose any color crayon I want.
- The bird flies free in the sky.
- The zoo had a free exhibit on endangered species.
- I got a free sample of perfume at the store.
- The teacher gave us a free period to work on our projects.
Quotes
The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. Free yourself from it, and it will lose its power over you. - Marco Borges
The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage. - Carrie Jones
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. - Bernard M. Baruch