: 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
Examples of freely in a Sentence
I will freely give my life for my country.
the horse broke the halter rope quite freely
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The program will be designed to enable young people to work and travel freely in Europe again, but will be capped and time-limited, mirroring existing schemes the U.K. has with countries such as Australia and New Zealand.
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Holly Ellyatt,silvia Amaro, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Miranda was finally able to receive her new driver’s license after 22 years and is able to travel more freely.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
This can include setting the shoes on a drying rack, mesh shelf, or even propped on a few books so air can freely circulate underneath.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
The Dyneema Composite Fabric 8 (DCF 8) tub floor extends 9 inches (23 cm) in height to better protect from blowing rain and ground water, while the properly tiny holes of the no-see-um mesh keep even minuscule gnats and biting midges out while letting air circulate freely.
—New Atlas, 17 May 2025
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Holly Ellyatt,silvia Amaro, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Miranda was finally able to receive her new driver’s license after 22 years and is able to travel more freely.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
This can include setting the shoes on a drying rack, mesh shelf, or even propped on a few books so air can freely circulate underneath.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
The Dyneema Composite Fabric 8 (DCF 8) tub floor extends 9 inches (23 cm) in height to better protect from blowing rain and ground water, while the properly tiny holes of the no-see-um mesh keep even minuscule gnats and biting midges out while letting air circulate freely.
—New Atlas, 17 May 2025
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freely. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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