A1adjective 1K

Free

🇬🇧 UK /["/friː/","/ˈfriːə(r)/","/ˈfriːɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/friː/","/ˈfriːər/","/ˈfriːɪst/"]/

Meaning of Free

without particular plans or arrangements; not busy

In simple words: Not costing money or not being controlled by someone.

Free in a sentence

• The concert tickets are free for everyone.
• I love the feeling of being free in nature.
• He has a free schedule this weekend.
• You can get a free trial of the service.
• She feels free when she plays music.

How to use Free

Use 'free' in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in a context where it implies lack of value or worth.

Grammar pattern

free + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'three' — imagine three people celebrating because they have a free day.

Related words

Collocations with Free

• be
• keep something
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• be
• seem
• become
• completely
• be
• come
• absolutely
• completely
• entirely
• for free
• free of charge
• for
• be
• feel
• seem
• completely
• entirely
• quite
• from
• be
• feel
• seem
• completely
• entirely
• quite
• from
• be
• roam
• run
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• be
• roam
• run
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• be
• become
• remain
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• be
• roam
• run
• completely
• entirely
• totally

Synonyms for Free

• complimentary
• gratis
• without charge
• unrestricted
• unhindered

Opposites of Free

• expensive
• costly

Common mistakes with Free

• Confused with 'free of' which implies absence instead of no cost.
• Using with continuous tenses incorrectly, e.g., 'I am freeing my weekend.'

Frequently asked questions about Free

What does Free mean?

Not costing money or not being controlled by someone.

What is the definition of Free?

without particular plans or arrangements; not busy

How do you use Free in a sentence?

The concert tickets are free for everyone.

Can you give another example of Free?

I love the feeling of being free in nature.

What are synonyms for Free?

Common alternatives include complimentary, gratis, without charge, unrestricted, unhindered.

What is the opposite of Free?

Opposite meanings include expensive, costly.

What words go with Free?

It commonly pairs with be, keep something, completely, entirely, totally, be, seem, become, completely, be, come, absolutely, completely, entirely, for free, free of charge, for, be, feel, seem, completely, entirely, quite, from, be, feel, seem, completely, entirely, quite, from, be, roam, run, completely, entirely, totally, be, roam, run, completely, entirely, totally, be, become, remain, completely, entirely, totally, be, roam, run, completely, entirely, totally.

What are common mistakes when using Free?

Confused with 'free of' which implies absence instead of no cost. Using with continuous tenses incorrectly, e.g., 'I am freeing my weekend.'

How do you pronounce Free?

US: /["/friː/","/ˈfriːər/","/ˈfriːɪst/"]/, UK: /["/friː/","/ˈfriːə(r)/","/ˈfriːɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Free?

Use 'free' in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in a context where it implies lack of value or worth.

What CEFR level is Free?

"Free" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.