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Definition freely in British English

freely adverb

adverb
/ˈfriːli/
1

without being stopped or controlled by rules or laws

Example

a freely elected government

Example

Players can move freely between clubs.

Example

The shares could be traded freely on the open market.

2

easily and smoothly, without being stopped or interrupted

Example

The traffic is moving quite freely this morning.

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3

generously, or in a willing way

Example

They give their time freely to support our cause.

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4

not in an exact way, but giving a general idea of the meaning of something

Example

Freely translated, 'quid pro quo' means 'something for something'.

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5

without trying to hide anything

Example

He freely admits he is jealous.

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6

something that is freely available is easy to obtain or buy

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Definition freely in British English