: 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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Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Sources were granted anonymity to speak freely about the situation.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Then, as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, communication flows more freely, making flirting fun again and conversations easier.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
July 23 – August 22 Small systems can ensure a busy day flows freely.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freely. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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