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free

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, free is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions offree

1noun
  • Free transfer
  • The usual means of restarting play after a foul is committed, where the non-offending team restarts from where the foul was committed.
1verb
  • To make free; set at liberty; release.
  • To rid of something that confines or oppresses.
1adjective
  • (social) Unconstrained.

    Synonyms: unconstrained, unfettered, unhindered

    Example: "He was given free rein to do whatever he wanted."

  • Obtainable without any payment.

    Synonyms: "free of charge", gratis

    Example: "It's free real estate."

  • (abstract) Unconstrained.
  • (physical) Unconstrained.
  • Without; not containing (what is specified); exempt; clear; liberated.

    Synonyms: without

    Example: "We had a wholesome, filling meal, free of meat.  I would like to live free from care in the mountains."

  • Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited.

    Example: "a free horse"

  • Invested with a particular freedom or franchise; enjoying certain immunities or privileges; admitted to special rights; followed by of.
  • Certain or honourable; the opposite of base.

    Example: "free service;  free socage"

  • Privileged or individual; the opposite of common.

    Example: "a free fishery;  a free warren"

1adverb
  • Without needing to pay.

    Synonyms: "for free", "for nothing"

    Example: "I got this bike free."

  • Freely; willingly.
1noun
  • (other ballgames) a kick in which a player may kick the ball without interference from the opposition. Such a kick may be awarded for a foul by the opposition, or earned by a player such as by taking a mark.
  • The usual means of restarting play after a foul is committed, where the non-offending team restarts from where the foul was committed.

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