freely

free·ly

adv \ˈfrē-lē\

Definition of FREELY

: in a free manner: as a : of one's own accord <left home freely> b : with freedom from external control <a freely elected government> c : without restraint or reservation <spent freely on clothes> d : without hindrance <a gate swinging freely> e : not strictly following a model, convention, or rule <freely translated>

Examples of FREELY

1. <I will freely give my life for my country.>
2. <the horse broke the halter rope quite freely>

First Known Use of FREELY

before 12th century

Related to FREELY

Synonyms: voluntarily, willingly

Antonyms: involuntarily, unwillingly

Related Words: consciously, deliberately, intentionally, knowingly, wittingly; acquiescently, consentingly; electively, optionally

Near Antonyms: unconsciously, unintentionally, unknowingly, unwittingly; reluctantly

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Rhymes with FREELY

dele, eely, Ely, mealy, seely, steelie, steely, stele, vealy, wheelie