: 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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Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
But this victory for liberty in College Park would not have been possible without Greek students who stood up for their classmates’ rights to freely associate.
—Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
These actions allow blood to flow more freely and reduce the chances of blockages.2
Exercise also helps regulate blood pressure.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
Letting kids explore freely empowers them to find excitement in books.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 23 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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