freely

[free-lee]

adverb

1. in a free manner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of freely¹

before 900; Middle English freliche, Old English frēolīce. See free, -ly

Example Sentences

The Reform UK leader was in Washington DC giving evidence to a US congressional committee holding a hearing into whether European laws "threaten Americans' right to speak freely in the US".

From BBC

He went to the trouble of printing off Rivers Agency flood maps, which are freely available online, and took them in with him.

From BBC

Though designed to transition visitors from the transport hub into the paid area of the park, it will be freely accessible to anyone who passes a security check.

From BBC

Amorim's system also doesn't encourage players taking numerous touches and dribbling freely to beat their opponents.

From BBC

However, CDC scientists told KFF Health News that they could not speak freely for weeks after.

From Salon

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• candidly 
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