free

Describes something that is not under the control of another; not costing anything; available without restriction.

ruОписывает то, что не находится под чьим-либо контролем; не требующее оплаты; доступное без ограничений.esDescribe lo que no está bajo el control de alguien; que no requiere pago; disponible sin restricciones.frQui n'est pas sous le contrôle de quelqu'un ; qui ne nécessite pas de paiement ; accessible sans restrictions.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht unter der Kontrolle anderer steht; das nichts kostet; das ohne Einschränkungen zugänglich ist.ptDescreve aquilo que não está sob o controle de ninguém; que não exige pagamento; que está disponível sem restrições.zh指不受他人控制或约束；不需要付费的；可以不受限制地使用的。arيصف ما لا يخضع لسيطرة أحد؛ أو ما لا يتطلب دفعًا؛ أو ما يمكن الوصول إليه دون قيود.

1. Not costing money A1 formal

   Available without payment; costing nothing.

   • The museum offers free admission on Sundays.
   • She received a free sample of the new perfume.
   • The app is free to download.

   ruБесплатныйesgratisfrgratuitdeKostenlosptGratuitozh免费arمجاني

   Sinônimos: complimentarycostlessfree of chargegratis

   Antônimos: chargeablecostlyexpensivepaid

2. Not imprisoned or confined A2 formal

   Having personal liberty; not under the control of another.

   • The prisoner was set free after ten years.
   • Birds are free to fly wherever they want.
   • In a democracy, citizens are free to express their opinions.

   ruСвободныйeslibre (no encarcelado)frlibre, non emprisonnédeFreiptLivrezh自由的arحُرّ

   Sinônimos: liberatedlooseunchainedunconfinedunfettereduntied

   Antônimos: boundcaptiveconfinedimprisonedjailedrestrainedsubjugated

3. Not occupied or busy A2 formal

   Available to be used or spent; not engaged in an activity.

   • Are you free for lunch tomorrow?
   • I have a free hour between meetings.
   • The bathroom is free now.

   ruСвободныйeslibre (no ocupado)frlibre (disponible)deFreiptLivrezh有空的arغير مشغول

   Sinônimos: at leisureavailableidleunoccupied

   Antônimos: busyengagedoccupiedtakenunavailable

4. Without restrictions B1 formal

   Not limited or controlled; unrestricted.

   • You are free to choose any topic for your essay.
   • The internet allows for free exchange of ideas.
   • She felt free to speak her mind.

   ruСвободныйeslibre (sin restricciones)frlibre, sans restrictiondeFreiptLivrezh自由的arحُرّ

   Sinônimos: independentlooseunbounduncheckedunconstrainedunfetteredunlimitedunrestrainedunrestricted

   Antônimos: boundcaptiveconfinedconstrainedcontrolledimprisonedlimitedrestrictedshackled

• freer comparative form
• freest superlative form

An adverb meaning "without cost or payment" or "in a free manner." It is used to describe actions performed without restriction or expense.

ruНаречие, означающее «без оплаты» или «свободно». Используется для описания действий, выполняемых без ограничений или затрат.esAdverbio que significa «sin costo» o «de manera libre». Se usa para describir acciones realizadas sin restricciones ni pago.frAdverbe signifiant « sans payer » ou « librement ». Utilisé pour décrire des actions effectuées sans contrainte ni coût.deAdverb, das 'ohne Bezahlung' oder 'unbeschränkt/frei' bedeutet. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die ohne Kosten oder ohne Einschränkungen ausgeführt werden.ptAdvérbio que significa «sem pagamento» ou «livremente». Usa-se para descrever ações realizadas sem restrições ou custos.zh副词，表示“免费地”或“自由地、无拘束地”。用于描述不花钱、不受限制或不受约束地进行的动作。arحال أو ظرف معناه «بدون مقابل» أو «بحرية» أو «دون قيود». يُستعمل لوصف أفعال تُؤدَّى دون تكلفة مالية أو دون قيد أو احتجاز.

1. Without cost A1 formal

   Without having to pay; at no charge.

   • Children under five travel free on the bus.
   • The samples are given away free at the store.
   • You can download the app free of charge.

   ruБесплатноesgratisfrgratuitdeKostenlosptGratuitamentezh免费arمجانًا

   Sinônimos: for freefree of chargegratis

2. Without restriction A2 formal

   In a way that is not confined or restricted.

   • The animals were allowed to roam free in the sanctuary.
   • The prisoner was set free after serving his sentence.
   • The kite flew free in the open sky.

   ruСвободноesLibremente, sin restricciónfrlibrementdeFreiptLivrementezh自由地arبحرية

   Sinônimos: freelylooselyopenlyunrestrainedly

• freer comparative form
• freest superlative form

incontável

A noun referring to the state of being free, unrestricted, or not under the control of another; often used in contexts of liberty, costlessness, or availability.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние свободы, отсутствия ограничений или контроля со стороны другого; часто используется в контексте независимости, бесплатности или доступности.esSustantivo que designa el estado de libertad, ausencia de restricciones o control por parte de otro; se usa a menudo en contextos de independencia, gratuidad o disponibilidad.frNom désignant l'état d'être libre, l'absence de contraintes ou de contrôle extérieur ; souvent utilisé dans les contextes d'indépendance, de gratuité ou de disponibilité.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand der Freiheit, des Fehlens von Einschränkungen oder Kontrolle durch andere bezeichnet; oft verwendet im Kontext von Unabhängigkeit, Kostenlosigkeit oder Verfügbarkeit.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado de ser livre, sem restrições ou controle de outrem; usado frequentemente nos sentidos de liberdade, gratuidade, independência ou disponibilidade.zh名词，表示自由、不受限制或不受他人控制的状态；常用于独立、免费或可获取的语境中。arاسم يدل على حالة الحرية وانعدام القيود أو السيطرة من جهة أخرى؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً للدلالة على المجانية أو الإتاحة.

1. Without cost A1 informal

   Something that is given or available without payment.

   • The samples are free for everyone.
   • You can get a free drink with your meal.
   • The concert was free to the public.

   ruБесплатноesgratisfrGratuitdeKostenlosptGrátiszh免费arمجانًا

   Sinônimos: complimentarycostlessfree of chargegratis

2. Not imprisoned or confined A2 formal

   A state of being released from captivity or restrictions.

   • The prisoner was set free after ten years.
   • The bird flew free from its cage.
   • They fought for a free and independent nation.

   ruСвободныйesLibrefrlibre (non emprisonné)deFreiptLivrezh自由的arحُرّ

   Sinônimos: liberatedunchainedunconfinedunconstrainedunfetteredunrestricted

   Antônimos: captiveconfinedimprisonedjailedrestrained

• frees plural form
• frees' possessive plural form
• free's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of releasing someone or something from captivity, confinement, or obligation.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по освобождению кого-либо или чего-либо из плена, заключения или от обязательств.esVerbo que se utiliza para indicar la acción de liberar a alguien o algo de cautiverio, prisión, ataduras u obligaciones, o de hacer que algo quede disponible o exento.frVerbe désignant l'action de libérer quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'une captivité, d'une prison ou d'une obligation, ou de le rendre disponible.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas aus Gefangenschaft, Haft, Fesseln oder Verpflichtungen zu befreien. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas verfügbar oder zugänglich zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de libertar alguém ou algo de prisão, cativeiro, confinamento ou obrigações.zh动词，表示将某人或某物从拘禁、束缚、义务或限制中解放出来，使其获得自由。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تحرير شخص أو شيء من الأسر أو الحبس أو القيود أو الالتزامات، وكذلك جعله متاحًا أو خاليًا من العوائق.

1. Release from captivity B1 formal

   To set someone or something free from confinement, imprisonment, or restraint.

   • The activists worked to free the political prisoners.
   • The zookeepers freed the injured bird after it recovered.
   • The judge ordered the court to free the suspect due to lack of evidence.

   ruОсвободитьesLiberarfrLibérerdeBefreienptLibertarzh释放arتحرير من الأسر

   Sinônimos: deliverdischargeemancipatelet goliberatereleaserescueset freeunbindunchainunleash

   Antônimos: captivatecaptureconfinedetainenslaveimprisonincarceratejailrestrainshackle

2. Remove obstacles or constraints B2 formal

   To make something available or accessible by removing restrictions or blockages.

   • The plumber freed the clogged drain with a special tool.
   • She freed up some space on her hard drive by deleting old files.
   • The new policy freed businesses from excessive regulations.

   ruОсвободитьesliberarfrlibérer (en levant des contraintes)deBefreienptLiberarzh解放arإزالة القيود

   Sinônimos: cleardisencumberliberateopenreleaseunblockunclogunloose

   Antônimos: blockconstrainhamperimpedelimitobstructrestrict

3. Relieve from obligation B2 formal

   To release someone from a duty, responsibility, or burden.

   • The manager freed him from his duties for the day.
   • The scholarship freed her from the financial burden of tuition.
   • He was freed from his promise after the circumstances changed.

   ruОсвободитьesliberar de una obligaciónfrDispenser d'une obligationdeBefreienptLibertarzh解除义务arإعفاء

   Sinônimos: absolvedischargeexcuseexemptlet offreleaserelievespare

   Antônimos: bindburdencommitconstrainobligate

• freed past participle
• freed past simple
• freeing present participle
• frees third person singular