freely
pronunciation
How to pronounce freely in British English:
UK [ˈfriːli]
How to pronounce freely in American English:
US [ˈfriːli]
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- Adverb:
- in a free manner
Word Origin
- freely (adv.)
- Middle English frely, from Old English freolice "of one's own accord, readily;" see free (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "unstintedly; plentifully" is from c. 1300; that of "without constraint, under free conditions" is from 1590s. Similar formation in Middle Low German vrilike, Dutch vrijelijk "freely," German freilich "to be sure."
Example
- 1. They can no longer move freely around baghdad .
- 2. The same philosopher who denies freedom freely chooses to present conference papers defending this view .
- 3. He freely downed cup after cup .
- 4. He freely admits mistakes ; she is bizarrely incapable of doing so .
- 5. Confident german firms are now investing and hiring more freely .