freely

4 definitions • 8 examples

without being controlled or limited:

For the first time in months she could move freely.

Exotic foods are freely available in supermarkets.

freely admit She freely (= willingly) admits that she's not as fast a runner as she used to be.

We encourage the victims to talk freely (= talk a lot and honestly) about their experiences.

in a way that is not fixed or joined to anything, so able to move easily:

Remember to apply plenty of oil so that the wheel can rotate freely.

without being controlled or limited:

The animals are allowed to roam freely instead of being kept in cages.

Everyone is encouraged to speak freely (= talk honestly).

without being physically held or trapped:

The steering wheel should move freely.