Definition of freely
: 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
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The first known use of freely was before the 12th century
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