freely

adverb

free·​ly ˈfrē-lē 

: 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

Synonyms

• voluntarily
• willingly

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

Keep applying heat until the water pressure is restored and the water flows through freely. —Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024

Providing children with a comfortable and inviting environment can encourage them to speak freely. —Jazmin Towe, Parents, 10 June 2024

The sources, two current U.S. officials, two former officials and a congressional official, all spoke under condition of anonymity to speak freely about internal plans. —Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 10 June 2024

From there, the water flows back freely into the ground, replenishing the earth’s water bank. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing freely

• breathe freely