: 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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Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The decision was met with delight by some students, who have long wanted to express themselves freely in their appearance.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
As Venus harmonizes with Mars on May 11, expect passion and creativity to flow freely in your personal life and relationships, while the sun’s debut in Gemini lights up your ninth house of adventure and self-discovery.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
The Four of Pentacles suggests that clinging too tightly to control or resources may block abundance from flowing freely into your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 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 20 May. 2025.
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