freely

adverb

free·​ly ˈfrē-lē 

: in a free manner: such 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

Synonyms

• voluntarily
• willingly

Examples of freely in a Sentence

I will freely give my life for my country.

the horse broke the halter rope quite freely

Recent Examples on the Web

While few modern yogis would claim that meditating on your throat chakra will impart supernatural abilities, being able to freely express yourself has clearly long been a priority for human health. —Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025

But this victory for liberty in College Park would not have been possible without Greek students who stood up for their classmates’ rights to freely associate. —Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025

These actions allow blood to flow more freely and reduce the chances of blockages.2 Exercise also helps regulate blood pressure. —Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025

Letting kids explore freely empowers them to find excitement in books. —Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing freely

• breathe freely

Rhymes for freely

• keeley
• mealy
• seely
• steely
• vilely
• ideally
• lapilli
• swahili
• intraperitoneally
• kiswahili