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 of freely

• 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

The organization also intends to make its biogenic methodology freely available. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Once Binidufà opens in August, guests will be able to move freely between the two properties via a private road. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

People in high-ranking positions within the Mets front office, who also spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak freely, generally enjoy working under Stearns. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Hurting corporate profits Higher borrowing costs will also hurt corporate bottom lines, coming at a critical time for businesses that are spending freely to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

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
• microvilli