B2adverbsocietypolitics
US/ˈfriː.li/
UK/ˈfriː.li/
without being controlled or limited; also openly and honestly
In context
In this class, you can speak freely without worrying about mistakes.
Information is now freely available on the internet.
He freely admits that he made a mistake.
Words that go with freely
verb + adverb
- speak freelyEmployees should feel able to speak freely.
- move freelyEU citizens can move freely between member countries.
- flow freelyIdeas flowed freely during the meeting.
adverb + adjective
- freely availableThe data is freely available online.
adverb + verb
- freely admitI freely admit that I'm bad at cooking.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
You can eat freely at the party, it costs nothing.Correct: You can eat for free at the party.