adj. Function: adjective
1 not subject to the rule or control of another FF1C; a free country FF1E;
Synonyms: autarchic, autarkic, autonomous, independent, separate, sovereign
Related Words: free-born, unenslaved; delivered, emancipated, enfranchised, freed, liberated, released; democratic, self-directing, self-governing, self-ruling; sui juris; individualistic, unregimented
Contrasted Words: coerced, compelled, constrained, forced, obliged; dependent, restricted, subject; inferior, subordinate, subservient; captive, enslaved, enthralled, subjugated
Antonyms: bond
2 not bound, confined, or detained by force FF1C; the prisoner was now free FF1E;
Synonyms: loose, unconfined, unrestrained
Related Words: unbound, unchained, unfettered, unshackled, untied; clear, loose, scot-free; emancipated, freed, liberated; independent
Idioms: at liberty, free as a bird, free as air, free to come and go
Contrasted Words: confined, restrained; impounded, imprisoned, incarcerated, interned, jailed; bound, chained, fettered, shackled, tied
3
Synonyms: LIBERAL 1, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, generous, handsome, munificent, openhanded, unsparing
Antonyms: close
4
Synonyms: OUTSPOKEN , free-spoken, round, vocal
5 not costing or charging anything FF1C; a free public school FF1E;
Synonyms: chargeless, complimentary, costless, gratis, gratuitous
Related Words: unpaid, unrecompensed, unremunerated
Idioms: for free, for love, for nothing, on the cuff, on the house
Contrasted Words: charged, paid; costly, dear, expensive, high, high priced
6 not having the affections fixed on a particular object FF1C; she was happy to be free and in no hurry to fall in love again FF1E;
Synonyms: fancy-free, heart-whole