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Meaning of "freely" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FREELY

freely  [ˈfriːlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FREELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Freely is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES FREELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of freely in the English dictionary

The first definition of freely in the dictionary is without obstruction or impediment. Other definition of freely is without constraint or hesitation. Freely is also without stinting; generously; to a large extent.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FREELY


campanile
ˌkæmpəˈniːlɪ
dele
ˈdiːlɪ
Ely
ˈiːlɪ
fusilli
fʊˈziːlɪ
Greeley
ˈɡriːlɪ
Healey
ˈhiːlɪ
Healy
ˈhiːlɪ
Ismaili
ˌɪzmɑːˈiːlɪ
Kiswahili
ˌkiːswɑːˈhiːlɪ
Lely
ˈliːlɪ
mielie
ˈmiːlɪ
Ofili
ɒˈfiːlɪ
overfreely
ˌəʊvəˈfriːlɪ
seely
ˈsiːlɪ
steelie
ˈstiːlɪ
steely
ˈstiːlɪ
stele
ˈstiːlɪ
Swahili
swɑːˈhiːlɪ
touchy-feely
ˈtʌtʃɪˈfiːlɪ
wheelie
ˈwiːlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FREELY

freegan
freeganism
freehand
freehold
freeholder
freelance
freelancer
freeload
freeloader
freeloading
freeman
freemartin
freemason
freemasonry
freemen
freeness
Freeper
freephone
Freepost
freer

WORDS THAT END LIKE FREELY

absolutely
approximately
barely
closely
completely
definitely
eely
effectively
entirely
extremely
immediately
jeely
likely
lonely
lovely
privately
relatively
skeely
tweely
unfortunately

Synonyms and antonyms of freely in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FREELY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «freely» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of freely

Translation of «freely» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FREELY

Find out the translation of freely to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of freely from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «freely» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大量地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

generosamente
570 millions of speakers

English

freely
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आज़ादी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بحرية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

свободно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

livremente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অবাধে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

librement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bebas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

offen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自由に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bebas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự do
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுதந்திரமாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मुक्तपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

serbestçe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

liberamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dowolnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вільно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

liber
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελεύθερα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrylik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fritt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fritt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of freely

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FREELY»

The term «freely» is very widely used and occupies the 10.087 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of freely
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FREELY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «freely» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «freely» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about freely

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10 QUOTES WITH «FREELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word freely.
1
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
We believe that visa quotas should be lifted and people should visit anywhere they wish freely.
2
William Ames
The good pleasure of God is an act of the divine will freely and effectively determining all things.
3
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.
4
Mikhail Bakunin
Freedom, morality, and the human dignity of the individual consists precisely in this; that he does good not because he is forced to do so, but because he freely conceives it, wants it, and loves it.
5
Vissarion Belinsky
Do not worry about the incarnation of ideas. If you are a poet, your works will contain them without your knowledge'they will be both moral and national if you follow your inspiration freely.
6
John Blair
Many later commented on the fact that large numbers of those engaged in the most senseless acts of destruction were left well alone by cops, indeed people dressed as Black Block members were seen freely making their way across police lines and talking to cops.
7
Johannes Brahms
We cling nervously to the melody, but we don't handle it freely, we don't really make anything new out of it, we merely overload it.
8
Leo Buscaglia
Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly and without expectation. We don't love to be loved; we love to love.
9
Giacomo Casanova
I will begin with this confession: whatever I have done in the course of my life, whether it be good or evil, has been done freely; I am a free agent.
10
Auguste Comte
Men are not allowed to think freely about chemistry and biology: why should they be allowed to think freely about political philosophy?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FREELY»

Discover the use of freely in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to freely and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Speaking Freely: Trials of the First Amendment
An eminent litigator cites recent events that have challenged America's freedom of expression, recounting eight landmark cases in order to highlight the importance of protecting the nation's constitutional right to free speech.
Floyd Abrams, 2006
2
To Tell the Truth Freely: The Life of Ida B. Wells
In the richly illustrated To Tell the Truth Freely, the historian Mia Bay vividly captures Wells’s legacy and life, from her childhood in Mississippi to her early career in late nineteenth-century Memphis and her later life in Progressive ...
Mia Bay, 2010
3
Permission to Speak Freely: Essays and Art on Fear, ...
Their confessions, submitted as mixed media pieces, photography, and sketches, were collected from people across the world, and are included throughout the book.
Anne Jackson, 2010
4
A History of Ottoman Architecture
This book, intended for audiences with an interest in architecture, particularly that of the Ottoman Turks, is focused on the history of the extant buildings in the Republic of Turkey.
John Freely, 2011
5
Istanbul: The Imperial City
John Freely captures the flavour of daily life as well as court ceremonial and intrigue. The book also includes a comprehensive gazetteer of all major monuments and museums.
John Freely, 1998
6
Come to Me Freely
Come To Me FreelyBeth Kery"A passion that won't be denied despite the circumstances.
Beth Kery, 2008
7
Free Opinions, Freely Expressed on Certain Phases of Modern ...
1905 on Certain Phases of Modern Social Life. This is not a novel but viewpoints of this remarkable author on the social conditions of her day.
Marie Corelli, 1973
8
Speaking freely: a guided tour of American English from ...
An examination of American English
Stuart Berg Flexner, Anne H. Soukhanov, 1997
9
Aladdin's Lamp
Freely goes on to show how, beginning in the twelfth century, these texts by Islamic scholars were then translated from Arabic into Latin, sparking the emergence of modern science at the dawn of the Renaissance, which climaxed in the ...
John Freely, 2009
10
The Cyclades: Discovering the Greek Islands of the Aegean
The first modern guide to the Cyclades, arguably the most beautiful of all the Greek islands
John Freely, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FREELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term freely is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Can buying 'freely traded' coffee be socially just?
As the rise in Colombia's mimimum wage impacts the country's coffee producers, how can consumers support socially just production? «Open Democracy, Jul 15»
2
What Ariana Grande's Donut Scandal Shows Us About Modern …
... inspired to say she hates America because “I sometimes get upset by how freely we as Americans eat and consume things without giving any ... «TIME, Jul 15»
3
Letter: Let us freely enjoy nature - risks and all
There are a lot of things to love about Minnesota and to be proud of in both our heritage and our present. The fact that the state has, historically, ... «Republican Eagle, Jul 15»
4
Ariana Grande Apologizes for 'I Hate America' Comments: 'I …
"As an advocate for healthy eating, food is very important to me and I sometimes get upset by how freely we as Americans eat and consume ... «Entertainment Tonight, Jul 15»
5
Local bike camp teaches kids how to ride freely
The City of Takoma Park is hosting the "I Can Shine" bike camp, where kids with disabilities -- including autism, Down syndrome and physical ... «WTOP, Jul 15»
6
Google Made Bits And Pieces Of Its Web Design Freely Available To …
For those making a webpage, either for a personal blog, small business, or something similar, Google just made your job a lot easier. Now you ... «Lifehacker Australia, Jul 15»
7
Waterloo teacher freely giving of her summer break
WATERLOO — For some students in the Waterloo Community School District, the path to graduation can lead to forks in the road. «KCRG, Jul 15»
8
De Blasio Wants To Punish Donald Trump For Speaking Freely
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's has ordered a review the city's contracts with Donald Trump over controversial claims he made concerning ... «Live Trading News, Jul 15»
9
Qld minister freely admits union backing
The first-term MP freely admits working as union campaign organiser at the time and says all the payments have been publicly declared to the ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
10
Mills talks freely about 8th District prospects
Stewart Mills has had some time to think about his first run at public office, a narrow defeat last November at the hands of Rick Nolan for the 8th ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Freely [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/freely>. May 2024 ».
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