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not being under the rule or control of another<the 20th century saw many African countries become free after many years of European rule>Synonymsautonomous, independent, self-governing, separate, sovereignRelated Wordsfreeborn; delivered, emancipated, freed, liberated, manumitted, redeemed, released; unconquered, ungoverned, unruled, unsupervised; empowered, enfranchised; democratic, republicanNear Antonymscaptive, conquered, enslaved, subdued, subjugated; inferior, subordinate, subservientAntonymsdependent, subject, unfree
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no longer burdened with something unpleasant or painful<after our son arrived home safely, we were grateful to be free from worry>Synonymsdisencumbered, quit, unburdenedRelated Wordsdelivered, freed, liberated, released; unhampered, unimpeded
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not bound, confined, or detained by force<all of the animals in the game preserve are free to roam all over its vast area>Synonymsfootloose, loose, unbound, unconfined, unrestrainedRelated Wordsescaped; uncaged, unchained, unfettered, unleashed; uncaught; unanchored, unbolted, undone, unfastened, untied; clear, disengaged, unengagedPhrasesat large, at libertyNear Antonymscaught; caged, chained, leashed; anchored, bolted, fastened, shackled, tiedAntonymsbound, confined, restrained, unfree
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not costing or charging anything<although the museum normally charges admission, on Wednesdays it is free to all>Synonymscomplimentary, gratis, gratuitousRelated Wordsnominal; discretionary, freewill, optional, voluntary; honorary, uncompensated, unpaidNear Antonymspaid
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allowing passage without obstruction<make sure the pass is free before you attempt the trip through the mountains this winter>— see open 1
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giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation<was very free with his money>— see generous 1
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not being in a state of use, activity, or employment<this computer terminal is free if you need to use it>— see inactive 2
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showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty<she's a little too free with information about her social life>— see presumptuous 1
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