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Definition of free with

:giving, doing, or saying (something) very often
  • He seems to be very free with his advice, even when it is not wanted.

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  1. : having the legal and political rights of a citizen

  2. : enjoying civil and political liberty

  3. : enjoying political independence or freedom from outside domination

  1. : to cause to be free

  2. : to relieve or rid of what restrains, confines, restricts, or embarrasses

  3. : disentangle, clear

  1. : in a free manner

  2. : without charge

  3. : with the wind more than six points from dead ahead

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