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单词 freely
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freely

adverb

free·​ly ˈfrē-lē How to pronounce freely (audio)
: 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
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Example Sentences

I will freely give my life for my country. the horse broke the halter rope quite freely
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

freely

adverb

1
as in voluntarily
of one's own free will I will freely give my life for my country

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • voluntarily
  • willingly
  • deliberately
  • intentionally
  • consciously
  • knowingly
  • of one's own accord
  • wittingly
  • electively
  • optionally
  • acquiescently
  • consentingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • involuntarily
  • unconsciously
  • reluctantly
  • unwillingly
  • unwittingly
  • unintentionally
  • unknowingly
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2
as in easily
without difficulty the horse broke the halter rope quite freely

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • easily
  • effortlessly
  • smoothly
  • easy
  • readily
  • efficiently
  • lightly
  • fluently
  • painlessly
  • well
  • facilely
  • handily
  • without ado
  • instinctively
  • hands down
  • spontaneously
  • without a hitch
  • skillfully
  • competently
  • deftly
  • ably
  • adroitly
  • no sweat
  • adeptly
  • expertly
  • proficiently
  • dexterously
  • masterfully
  • naturally
  • intuitively
  • in a breeze

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hardly
  • strenuously
  • laboriously
  • clumsily
  • arduously
  • awkwardly
  • thoroughly
  • unskillfully
  • painfully
  • gracelessly
  • ineptly
  • mightily
  • intensely
  • tirelessly
  • painstakingly
  • diligently
  • meticulously
  • industriously
  • assiduously
  • indefatigably
  • intently
  • maladroitly
  • ham-handedly
  • sedulously
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