: 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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People may speak less freely, share less information and keep their guard up, remaining hesitant to express themselves.
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Jason Foodman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
With data flowing freely across platforms, companies can identify trends, anticipate disruptions, and make proactive decisions.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
TikTok itself is banned in China like most social media platforms that allow users to speak freely on topics China doesn't like.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Like the company’s other jackets, this one is lightweight and stretchy, so your dog can easily move freely.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jason Foodman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
With data flowing freely across platforms, companies can identify trends, anticipate disruptions, and make proactive decisions.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
TikTok itself is banned in China like most social media platforms that allow users to speak freely on topics China doesn't like.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Like the company’s other jackets, this one is lightweight and stretchy, so your dog can easily move freely.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for freely
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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freely. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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