: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
In a sweeping move set to transform travel in the Middle East, six Gulf countries have announced plans to implement a unified tourist visa, allowing visitors to move freely across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates under a single entry permit.
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AFAR Media, 28 July 2025
Eric Olsen also loves having the access streets closed, so people can roam freely.
—Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
The towels and linens should have enough space to move freely for proper cleaning.
Step 4: Add detergent—Pour your regular laundry detergent into the detergent dispenser or directly into the drum, following the amount recommended on the detergent bottle.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
Humanitarian workers say Israel just needs to allow aid to flow in freely, saying looting stops whenever aid enters in large quantities.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 28 July 2025
Eric Olsen also loves having the access streets closed, so people can roam freely.
—Rose Androwich, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
The towels and linens should have enough space to move freely for proper cleaning.
Step 4: Add detergent—Pour your regular laundry detergent into the detergent dispenser or directly into the drum, following the amount recommended on the detergent bottle.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
Humanitarian workers say Israel just needs to allow aid to flow in freely, saying looting stops whenever aid enters in large quantities.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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