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freely

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of freely

1 of one's own free will
  • I will freely give my life for my country
Synonyms of freely

voluntarily, willingly
Words Related to freely

consciously, deliberately, intentionally, knowingly, wittingly

acquiescently, consentingly

electively, optionally
Phrases Synonymous with freely

of one's own accord
Near Antonyms of freely

unconsciously, unintentionally, unknowingly, unwittingly

reluctantly
Antonyms of freely

involuntarily, unwillingly
2 without difficulty
  • the horse broke the halter rope quite freely
Synonyms of freely

easily, easy, effortlessly, facilely, fluently, handily, hands down, lightly, painlessly, readily, smoothly, well
Words Related to freely

ably, adeptly, adroitly, competently, deftly, dexterously, efficiently, expertly, masterfully, proficiently, skillfully

instinctively, intuitively, naturally, spontaneously
Phrases Synonymous with freely

in a breeze, no sweat [slang], without ado, without a hitch
Near Antonyms of freely

awkwardly, clumsily, gracelessly, ham-handedly, ineptly, maladroitly, unskillfully

meticulously, painfully, painstakingly, thoroughly

assiduously, diligently, indefatigably, industriously, intensely, intently, mightily, sedulously, tirelessly
Antonyms of freely

arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously

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