freely
Pronunciation: /ˈfɹiːli/
The English word “freely” has 5 meanings listed here.
adjective
adverb
- In a free manner.
- Without interference or restriction.
- Of one's own free will.
Etymology
From Middle English frely, freelich, from Old English frēolīc (“free, freeborn, glorious, stately, magnificent, noble, beautiful, charming”), equivalent to free + -ly. Compare Middle Low German vrilik, vrigelik (“free”), Middle High German vrīlich (“free”).
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