freely

1. 1
   adverb

   In a way that is not stopped or limited by anyone.

   Like a river flowing with nothing to block its path.

   People can travel freely between the two countries now.

   The kids played freely in the park all afternoon.

   Similaropenly, unrestrictedly

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2. 2
   adverb

   Because you choose to, not because someone makes you.

   She freely gave away her old toys to the younger kids.

   Nobody asked Tom to help, but he freely offered to walk the dog every day.

   Similarvoluntarily, willingly, readily, spontaneously

   Oppositereluctantly, unwillingly, grudgingly, involuntarily

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3. 3
   adverb

   In a way that moves or flows easily, without being held back.

   The water flowed freely down the stream after the rain.

   Her long hair moved freely in the wind.

   Similarsmoothly, easily, fluidly

   Oppositehaltingly, stiffly

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4. 4
   adjective

   Free and open, not holding back what one thinks or feels.

   Similarfrank, open, candid, unreserved, forthright

   Oppositereserved, guarded, reticent

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